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The hall in which Beowulf battles Grendel is called Heorot.

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What was the name of the hall in which Beowulf and Grendel battle?

The hall in which Beowulf battles Grendel is called Heorot.


What is the monster called in Beowulf?

Sea Beast is the name of the water monster in Beowulf. He had to slay these minor creature on his way to slay Grendel's mother in her lair.


Beowulf pretended to sleep in order to take Grendel by surprise?

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Does Hondscioh die in Beowulf and grendal?

Yes, he dies. He's the first (and last) character to be eaten in the narrative by Grendel. Grendel bursts into the hall and gobbles him up, before reaching for Beowulf, which turns out to be a big mistake. Hondscioh is not named in this initial encounter. He's anonymous until line 2076, where his name is revealed. His name means "Glove"


What is Herot in Beowulf?

Beowulf comes to Herot1 ("palace" for King Hroðgar2), to rid it of a creature (Grendel) that attacks every night. Herot ("Hall of the Hart") is the name of the mead hall, or common gathering place for the Danish people. It functions both as a seat of government and as a residence for the king's warriors(thanes). The hall would be a place of fraternity, celebrating, taking oaths and praising one's king. If the hall were joyous, all people associated with the hall were joyous. If the hall were plagued, the hall and all people of the hall's principality were plagued. Herot was such a hall in Beowulf. 67.185.123.158 02:50, 26 Feb 2008 (UTC)1.) Beowulf, lines 74-79, spelled Heorot2.) Beowulf, lines 59-63 introduction of


Who is herot?

Herot is a legendary mead hall described in the Old English epic poem "Beowulf." It is the grand hall built by King Hrothgar and is the setting for much of the action in the poem, including the attacks by the monster Grendel.


Did Beowulf achieve his goal when he went to heorot?

Yes, Beowulf achieved his goal when he went to Heorot by defeating Grendel, the monster terrorizing the hall. This victory solidified his reputation as a hero and brought peace to King Hrothgar's kingdom.


What was the name of the sword that Beowulf used to kill Grendel's mother?

The name of the sword is Hrunting. It was given to Beowulf by Unferth (lines 1455-1458).


What is the name of the monster that terrorizes Herot?

In the epic poem Beowulf, the titular character is called upon to help the men of the Heorot mead hall, which is being terrorized by the monster Grendel. Grendel is a demon who eats men who is apparently motivated to attack because of hearing songs coming from the hall that detail God's creation of earth.


Why does Beowulf fight against Grendel?

to make a name for his self and so that his name would be remembered


What is grendal's mother name in the store of Beowulf?

Grendal's mother was never said in the story or peom of Beowulf, everyone called Grendal's Mother "She, Her or Demon, or just Grendal's mother.


What does unferth give Beowulf after grendel's death?

Gives him a sword. It has a name but i forgot it :( sorry