The poet attributed Grendel's defeat to himself and God's power.
Beowulf was assisted by Wiglaf during his final battle with the dragon. Wiglaf was the only one of Beowulf's warriors who did not flee in fear, and together they were able to defeat the dragon, although Beowulf ultimately succumbed to his wounds.
God's Power
Beowulf's hero attributes include bravery, strength, loyalty, and determination. He is also known for his willingness to face and defeat monsters and evil forces in order to protect his people.
In Beowulf's battle with Grendel, he fails to defeat him with weapons, resorting instead to using his bare hands. In his battle with Grendel's mother, he fails to kill her with his sword, Hrunting, and relies on a magical weapon instead. Finally, in his battle with the dragon, Beowulf is mortally wounded as his sword breaks, resulting in his death.
In the Battle cave when Beowulf is fighting with Grendel's mother.
Unferth is initially skeptical of Beowulf's ability to defeat Grendel, questioning his past deeds. However, after witnessing Beowulf's victory, Unferth's attitude changes and he praises Beowulf for his bravery and skill in battle.
The epic poem "Beowulf" spans around 50 years, beginning with Beowulf's arrival in Denmark to defeat Grendel and his mother, and ending with Beowulf's battle against the dragon and his subsequent death.
While Grendel's mother is hard for Beowulf to defeat, he IS able to use a sword, where as he has to battle Grendel bare handed.
In Beowulf, the word "trap" refers to the underwater cave where Grendel's mother, a vicious creature, resides. Beowulf ventures into the trap to confront and defeat her in battle, in order to protect his people from her attacks.
The last of the "weadmundings" referred to in Beowulf is Wiglaf. He is the brave warrior who stands by Beowulf in his final battle against the dragon, despite the other warriors fleeing in fear. Wiglaf helps Beowulf defeat the dragon but is ultimately unable to save him from his fatal wounds.
Beowulf's sword is useless against Grendel's mother because her skin is too tough for it to penetrate. The sword shatters upon impact, leaving Beowulf vulnerable in the battle. Ultimately, it is Beowulf's strength and willpower that allow him to defeat Grendel's mother.
Beowulf and the Geats sail to the Danes to help King Hrothgar and his people defeat the monster Grendel, who has been terrorizing Heorot, the Danish mead hall, for twelve years. Beowulf sees it as an opportunity to prove his strength and valor in battle.