The weapons of Beowulf's warriors are ineffective against Grendel because Grendel put a spell on there swords to not pierce his skin.
The weapons of Beowulf's warriors are ineffective against Grendel because Grendel put a spell on there swords to not pierce his skin.
You have effective weapons in the form of antibiotics. But when you do not use them properly they will be useless.
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.
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.
Beowulf first fights Grendel, a strong monster. Beowulf finds his weapons do no work against Grendel. He then fights Grendel with his hands. Beowulf rips off Grendel's arm and he runs away.
Beowulf promises to fight Grendel without weapons or armor, relying solely on his strength and skill, to ensure a fair fight.
Beowulf's sword is useless against Grendel's mother because her skin is too tough for it to penetrate. The sword shatters upon impact, leaving Beowulf vulnerable in the battle. Ultimately, it is Beowulf's strength and willpower that allow him to defeat Grendel's mother.
Beowulf also uses his knowledge of Grendel's vulnerability to not be harmed by weapons, as Grendel had bewitched all blades to be ineffective against him. This allowed Beowulf to grapple with Grendel and ultimately rip off his arm, mortally wounding him.
A warrior's only defense against being killed by Grendel is to fight back with all their strength and weapons, as Grendel cannot be reasoned with or subdued through passive means. They must engage in a physical confrontation to survive.
In 'Beowulf,' the warriors, who were witnessing Beowulf's battle with Grendel, attempted to help the warrior vanquish the monster by hacking away at Grendel with their weapons. However, the problem is that Grendel has a charm which protects him against weapons. As a result, it's through Beowulf's efforts alone, that Grendel is defeated.
No, Beowulf does not fight Grendel without clothes. In the epic poem "Beowulf," Beowulf is described as wearing armor and carrying weapons when he confronts Grendel. His attire is an important part of his preparation for battle against the monstrous creature.