Heorot, the Hall of Hrothgar, is believed to have been on the island of Zealand in Denmark near the modern day community of Lejre.Archaeologists have discovered and excavated three possible sights for Heorot near Lejre.
Beowulf and Hygelac were welcomed warmly at Heorot, King Hrothgar's mead-hall, by the warriors and attendants. Hrothgar and his people were impressed by Beowulf's confidence and bravery, especially after he volunteered to fight the monster Grendel to protect Heorot.
King Hrothgar
Beowulf and Grendel fought in the mead hall of Heorot, where Grendel had been terrorizing Hrothgar's warriors. The battle took place at night when Grendel attacked the hall, and Beowulf vowed to rid the hall of the monster.
The hall in which Beowulf battles Grendel is called Heorot.
The hall in which Beowulf battles Grendel is called Heorot.
Grendel harasses Hrothgar and the hall of Heorot for twelve years in the epic poem Beowulf.
Hrothgar leaves Beowulf in charge of Heorot because Beowulf successfully defeated Grendel and his mother, ensuring the safety of the hall. Hrothgar trusts Beowulf's leadership capabilities and valor in defending the Danes from further threats.
King Hrothgar called upon Beowulf's help to rid Heorot Hall of the evil Grendel in the epic poem Beowulf.
Grendel haunts Heorot for twelve years before Beowulf arrives to help the Danes.
Hrothgar builds Heorot, Grendel attacks and is a menace for 12 years, and Beowulf travels to Denmark. grendles mom comes to heorot and kills aeschere....
The battle between Grendel and Beowulf takes place in Heorot, the hall of the Danes.