Beowulf, a young warrior from Geatland, hears of Hrothgar's troubles
and with his king's permission leaves his homeland to assist Hrothgar.
Beowulf, a young warrior from Geatland, hears of Hrothgar's troubles and with his king's permission leaves his homeland to assist Hrothgar.
In it he, his wife Wealhtheow, and his warriors spend their time singing and celebrating, until Grendel, a troll-like monster who is pained by the noise,
attacks the hall and kills and devours many of Hrothgar's warriors while they sleep.