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If you have read the book "Grendel", then you will know that the fire dragon, whom Beowulf fights later, charmed Grendel. That charm made him invincible against weapons, however he was still vulnerable to brute strength.

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Why no weapon can harm both Grendel and his mother?

In the epic poem "Beowulf," Grendel and his mother possess special powers that render them immune to conventional weapons. Grendel's skin is impervious to swords and other conventional weapons, making it difficult to harm him. Similarly, Grendel's mother is protected by enchantments and possesses superhuman strength, which also makes her resistant to traditional weapons.


Why do the swords of Beowulf's men men fail to harm Grendel?

the men are too weak to fight grendal


What is the meaning of he was safe by his spells from sword of battle from edge of iron?

Swords and other weapons could not harm Grendel.


Why are weapons of Beowulf's warriors ineffective against Grendel?

The weapons of Beowulf's warriors are ineffective against Grendel because Grendel put a spell on there swords to not pierce his skin.


Why were weapons useless against grendel?

The weapons of Beowulf's warriors are ineffective against Grendel because Grendel put a spell on there swords to not pierce his skin. His ancestor Cain bewitched all weapons so they could not harm him.


Why do you thinks no weapons can hurt Grendel?

Grendel is said to be protected by a charm or a spell that makes him impervious to physical harm. This magical protection shields him from any weapon that tries to hurt him.


What is the meaning of the following lines He was safe by his spells from sword of battle from edge of iron?

Swords and other weapons could not harm Grendel.


He was safe by his spells from sword of battle from edge of iron XII 14 15?

Swords and other weapons could not harm Grendel.


Why are the weapons of Beowulf warriors ineffective against Grendel?

The weapons of Beowulf's warriors are ineffective against Grendel because Grendel put a spell on there swords to not pierce his skin.


Why don't the soldiers swords work on Grendel?

none. he has a spell placed on him so that no weapon my hurt him.


What prevents Beowulf's men from helping Beowulf in his battle with grendal?

What prevents Hrothgar's men from helping Beowulf in his battle with Grendel?Hrothgar's me could not help. Beowulf in his battle because they would sleeping. Grendel killed the sleeping warrior. before they could help.


How does Grendel show his strength to Beowulf's men?

tears of Grendel's claw and shoulder without any weapons.