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Why weapons can't harm grendel?

If you have read the book "Grendel", then you will know that the fire dragon, whom Beowulf fights later, charmed Grendel. That charm made him invincible against weapons, however he was still vulnerable to brute strength.


Why are the weapons of Beowulf warriors ineffective against Grendel?

The weapons of Beowulf's warriors are ineffective against Grendel because Grendel put a spell on there swords to not pierce his skin.


Why don't the soldiers swords work on Grendel?

none. he has a spell placed on him so that no weapon my hurt him.


Why are weapons of Beowulf's warriors ineffective against Grendel?

The weapons of Beowulf's warriors are ineffective against Grendel because Grendel put a spell on there swords to not pierce his skin.


Why no weapon can harm both Grendel and his mother?

In the epic poem "Beowulf," Grendel and his mother possess special powers that render them immune to conventional weapons. Grendel's skin is impervious to swords and other conventional weapons, making it difficult to harm him. Similarly, Grendel's mother is protected by enchantments and possesses superhuman strength, which also makes her resistant to traditional weapons.


How does Grendel show his strength to Beowulf's men?

tears of Grendel's claw and shoulder without any weapons.


How does Beowulf plan to fight grendel?

save Hrothgar and the Danes from the monster


In the story Beowulf why was no one else able to defeat Grendel?

No one else was able to defeat Grendel because he was protected by a magical charm that made him impervious to weapons from humans. Beowulf was able to defeat Grendel because he fought him with his bare hands, which allowed him to overcome the monster's defenses.


Why does Beowulf put aside his weapon and armor?

Grendel fights without weapons, so Beowulf chooses to do the same.


Why were weapons useless against grendel?

The weapons of Beowulf's warriors are ineffective against Grendel because Grendel put a spell on there swords to not pierce his skin. His ancestor Cain bewitched all weapons so they could not harm him.


What doesn't Grendel touch?

Grendel avoids touching Hrothgar's throne as it is protected by God's power, which causes Grendel pain when he tries to approach it. This protection prevents Grendel from causing harm to the throne or to Hrothgar himself.


What are other ways to kill Grendel?

Other than brute strength, no weapons can pierce through Grendel's skin because he represents evil.