Where did Grendel's parents come from?

Answer 1

Grendel is only ever given a mother; his father is unknown. The poem says that they are of the race of Cain, a Christian element of the story which rationalises (in 10th century terms) the existence of these monstrous people.

Answer 2

In the original Old English epic poem "Beowulf," Grendel's parents are not explicitly mentioned. However, in some adaptations and interpretations of the story, they are sometimes described as descendants of Cain, the biblical figure who committed the first murder.