Beowulf OBVIOUSLY is a myth
In the epic "Beowulf," the Shieldings, also known as the Danes, react with a mix of curiosity and hope to the arrival of the Geat warriors led by Beowulf. They see Beowulf as a potential savior who might rid them of the menace posed by Grendel. The arrival of these formidable warriors brings a sense of anticipation and relief, as the Danes are desperate for help against their monstrous foe. Ultimately, their reaction is one of cautious optimism, as they look to Beowulf to restore peace to their troubled kingdom.
Grendel haunts Heorot for twelve years before Beowulf arrives to help the Danes.
Hrothgar is the King of the Danes that is helped by Beowulf, But he is descended from Scyld Sceafing. The term Danes come from the term Scyldings or Scyld danes. So the first Ruler of the Danes was Scyld Sceafing. The second was his son Beowulf the Dane.
Beowulf have aved the Danes because his father had an unpaid debt to Hrothgar the king of Danes that saved his life before Beowulf was born, and because his father died he deeated Grendel to pay his father's debt
Beowulf was written long before the Danes were Christians and does not reflect Christian values in any way shape or form.
Grendel terrorized the Danes for twelve years before being defeated by Beowulf.
Beowulf was from Geatland (in modern day Sweden)
Beowulf is a legendary hero who travels from Geatland to help the Danes by fighting the monster Grendel.
The king of the Danes. He was the first liberator in the poem which foreshadows the hero in Beowulf.
Beowulf hears of the Danes' plight when a messenger arrives seeking help from his kingdom. The messenger tells of how the Danes are being terrorized by the monster Grendel. Beowulf promptly decides to sail to Denmark to offer his assistance.
Geat; Danes
Beowulf is thinking that he and his men will not make it home alive; they will die in battle against Grendel. He thinks this because all the Danes have died when they tried.