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Grendel has been terrorizing and killing the Danes in Hrothgar's hall for 12 years. It's pretty self-explanatory from there.

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Do the danes have any affect on grendel?

Beowulf killed Grendel and he was a Dane, so yes


Who is danes in Beowulf?

Hrothgar is the King of the Danes that is helped by Beowulf, But he is descended from Scyld Sceafing. The term Danes come from the term Scyldings or Scyld danes. So the first Ruler of the Danes was Scyld Sceafing. The second was his son Beowulf the Dane.


How does Beowulf plan to fight grendel?

save Hrothgar and the Danes from the monster


In what country did the battle between grendel and Beowulf take place?

The land of the Danes, so Denmark... but not the same Denmark as today.


Why does Beowulf visit Hrothgars Kingdom?

Beowulf hears of the troubles in Denmark with Hrothgar's kingdom, so Beowulf comes over to help the king out, along with his closest and chosen companions. ( Spoiler: They do it so that they can end the life of the ogre, Grendel, and restore confidence and hapiness to the kingdom.)


Why did Beowulf decide to free the danes from grendel?

Beowulf owed Hrothgar a favor because Hrothgar helped Beowulf's father in time of need. Additionally, Beowulf is looking to prove himself as a warrior.


Why did Beowulf battle with grendel mother?

Beowulf fights Grendel for glory. Tales of a beast terrorizing the people of Herot (the Danes), bring Beowulf and his warriors to help, however, motives are heavily guided by a thirst for fame and glory.


Why is this first attack so successful in Beowulf?

It was pretty successful. Grendel broke into Heorot at night and killed thirty danes. He drank their blood and brought their head shome as trophies. Not bad for a monster's night out!


How does grendel react when he encountered beowulf?

Grendel feared the coming battle because he didn't not know how he would perform since he had never done battle like that before. Unknown to most of his opponents, Grendel possessed a charm that guarded him from weapons. There was no charm against hand to hand combat so he was troubled he might not emerge the winner in the conflict.


Who or What is causing so much grief in Hrothgar's kingdom in Beowulf?

The monster Grendel is causing havoc in Hrothgar's kingdom in Beowulf. Grendel terrorizes the kingdom by attacking the warriors in Heorot, the mead hall.


What charaistics best describes Grendel?

Grendel is a monstrous and lonely creature depicted as a descendant of Cain in the epic poem "Beowulf." He is described as a vicious and aggressive being who terrorizes the Danes at night and possesses superhuman strength. Grendel is portrayed as an outcast who is envious of the joy and camaraderie of the humans in Heorot.


How is Beowulf related to Hrothgar?

Beowulf's father took refuge in Hrothgar's land after a messy murder back at home. He eventually married Hrothgar's daughter, and then came baby Beowulf. So long story short Hrothgar is Beowulf's grandfather.