Are there similarities between Beowulf and the legend of King Arthur?

Answer 1

Of course! Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was based off of Beowulf's epic battle with Grendel the monster from the swamps. But truthfully, if you look hard enough you can see historical references such as this one in any aspect of pop culture. Many of today's movies are based off of Shakespeare, Chaucer and other famous poets. There are also historical references within rap songs, television shows, slang and almost everything else!

Answer 2

They are both Anglo-Saxon warrior rulers and are fearless when faced with death. They are also both mortally wounded and die without heirs.