Where did Beowulf take place?

Answer 1

The story takes place in the land of the Danes and the land of the Geats. The land of the Danes is modern day Denmark and the land of the Geats is modern day southern Sweden. In the 5th and 6th century those areas would be part of Scandinavia.

Answer 2

Beowulf takes place in Denmark. They are referred to as the "Danes", which is why they are called "Spear-Danes" and "Ring-Danes". Beowulf himself is actually Swedish, however, as he is called a "Geat". This is a former term for "Goth" that referred to its Germanic roots.

Answer 3

He was born in Geatland, which is comparable to southern Sweden. He adventured in the lands of the Danes, which is comparable to modern Denmark, and returned to Geatland to take up the kingship.

Answer 4

Beowulf lived in Geatland, aka Sweden. He was first the hero and then became king after his uncle

Answer 5

Beowulf lived in Geatland, aka Sweden. He was first the hero and then became king after his uncle and his uncle's son died.

Answer 6

Beowulf is set in what is now Denmark and Sweden.

Answer 7

Beowulf is set in Scandinavia, primarily in what is now modern-day Sweden and Denmark. The epic poem follows the hero Beowulf as he battles various monsters and dragons in these regions.

Answer 8

Denmark