Why Is Anglo Saxons So Powerful

The Anglo-Saxons worshiped several gods and goddesses, for instance, they worshiped Balder, God of Immortality, and Tiw, God of War. To them, these Gods and what the Gods/Goddesses represented were extremely important to them. Just like children in today's world who look up to a hero in a movie, like Superman, because they view him as a role model. In a time period that involved a lot of fighting, the Anglo-Saxons wanted a king who was strong and brave, just like the Gods they worshiped. In today's society, we look for the same qualities in our leaders, just in different circumstances.
The Anglo-Saxons wanted their leader to be strong so he could protect them from danger. Beowulf was exceptionally strong, he was said to be the “strongest of the Geats—greater and stronger than anyone anywhere in this world (110).” Many of his followers loved him because of his strength, even Grendel was shocked when they fought, “nowhere on earth had he met a man whose hands were harder; his mind was flooded with fear (434).” Today we want our leader to be strong, but in a way where they can handle stress. If there is bad news we need a leader who will continue to work and find a way for society to be safe.
The Anglo-Saxons wanted a brave leader because they needed someone who would be willing to fight monsters and die protecting them. After Grendel's mother took revenge on Herot, King. Hrothgar speaks to Beowulf, “That the heavens weep. Our only help, again, lies with you (563).” Beowulf instantly travels to the monsters home, proving his bravery once again. Today we also want our leader to be brave in tough times so we have someone to look up to and when we are in conflict with another