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The epic poem "Beowulf" describes the most heroic man of the Anglo-Saxon times. The hero, Beowulf, is a seemingly unbeatable person with all the extraordinary traits required of a hero. He is able to use his super-human physical strength and courage to put his people before himself. He encounters hideous monsters and the most ferocious of beasts but he never fears the threat of death. His leadership skills are superb and he is even able to boast about all his achievements. Beowulf is the ultimate epic hero who risks his life countless times for immortal glory and for the good of others.
An epic hero possesses some supernatural powers. Beowulf also has some supernatural powers. He is strong enough to kill the monster Grendel, who
has been terrorizing the Danes for twelve years, with his bare hands by ripping off his arm. When Beowulf is fighting Grendel's mother, who is seeking revenge on her son's death, he is able to slay her by slashing the monster's neck with a Giant's sword......

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