Beowulf Epic Hero : Poem which glorifies the Anglo-Saxon concept of heroism.
The heroic characteristics during the Anglo-Saxon times were possessed by Beowulf, the main protagonist of the poem of the same name, which made him an epic hero. Beowulf values other things before his own needs which shows that he is a great man.
Beowulf, like all other epic heroes, owns the heroic qualities like intelligence, superhumans like strength, great bravery and resourcefulness. The epic heroes have strong esteem for the values of their society, and they usually suffer severe pain, but in the end, they gain a victory from any battle just like Beowulf did. Beowulf’s strength, fearlessness and courage are the evidence that has courageous traits. Another heroic trait of Beowulf was his ability to put his people’s well-being before his own and abide his royal duties. He risks his own life for his society when he decides to kill the Dragon for his people. Through all his grand adventures, he proved that he is truly an epic hero due to which his people hailed him.
