Grendel is a character in the Anglo-Saxon epic poem Beowulf (700–1000 AD). He is one of the poem's three antagonists (along with his mother and the dragon), all aligned in opposition …

Grendel, fictional character, a monstrous creature defeated by Beowulf in the Old English poem Beowulf (composed between 700 and 750 ce). Descended from the biblical Cain, Grendel is …

Grendel is one of the primary antagonists in the Old English epic poem *Beowulf*. He is depicted as a monstrous, malevolent creature who terrorizes the hall of King Hrothgar, ruler of the …

Grendel, a large bearlike monster, has spent the last twelve years locked in a war against a band of humans. The main action of Grendel takes place in the last year of that war, but the novel …

Mar 25, 2025 · In the realm of epic poetry and medieval literature, few monsters loom as large as Grendel, the terrifying creature from Beowulf. A figure of pure dread, Grendel has captivated …

Grendel is a mythical creature that has captured the attention of many people throughout history. The character appears in the Old English poem Beowulf, which was composed between 700 …

Oct 16, 2025 · Grendel is one of three antagonists in the Anglo Saxon epic Beowulf. He’s vaguely described as a terrifying being that descended from Cain and is an outcast seeking revenge …

She is a vengeful creature who illustrates the constant cycle of war in the poem, even when the enemy appears to be defeated. As part of a mythical giant race, both Grendel and his mother …

Grendel is a fearsome monster who lives underground in a cave with his mother. As spring begins, he encounters a ram and, irritated at the stupidity of the creature, tries to scare it away.

In the novel, Grendel is portrayed as an antihero. The novel deals with finding meaning in the world, the power of literature and myth, and the nature of good and evil.