Why Beowulf Is An Epic Hero

It is easy to see why Beowulf was an epic hero. He posed an extreme boastful personality, to the people at the time this was a very good trait to have. He was always seeking fame. The one particular event happened when he bragged about killing nine sea monsters out in the sea. He was always boastful to Hygelac about his victories of killing Grendel and his Mother which took place while he was in the land of Dane’s. With so many victories to speak of one could easily label him as an epic hero.

When he overcame Grendel it was easy to say what type of hero he was especially to some, as Grendel was feared by the Dane’s. When the actual battle took place Beowulf wore no armor and did not use any type of protection. In the eyes of the people