The soldiers fought with Beowulf to help him defeat Grendel, a fearsome monster terrorizing their village. Beowulf's reputation as a great warrior and hero inspired them to join his cause. They saw it as their duty to protect their community and vanquish the threat posed by Grendel.
Beowulf received the magical sword from Unferth, a Danish warrior who had previously doubted Beowulf's abilities. It was called Hrunting.
Beowulf does not fight Grendel's mother until after he has defeated Grendel.
They fight each other. Beowulf kills Grendel.
Beowulf kills Grendel's mother's son, Grendel, before preparing to fight her.
Beowulf is loaned a sword by Unferth to fight Grendel's mother.
from Geats, it takes Beowulf and his fourteen soldiers, about a day to get to denmark
Beowulf took eleven warriors with him to fight the dragon, including Wiglaf who ultimately helped him in the battle.
Earnaness (Eaglesness)
Beowulf promises to fight Grendel without weapons or armor, relying solely on his strength and skill, to ensure a fair fight.
Beowulf boasted by saying that he wouldl fight Grendel without a weapon.
Wiglaf, a loyal warrior and kinsman to Beowulf, comes to his aid in his final battle with the dragon. Wiglaf is the only one of Beowulf's warriors who remains by his side during the fight, showing courage and loyalty in the face of danger.
Wiglaf