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, 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Grendel is a legendary monster that appears in the Old English epic poem, Beowulf. In the poem, Grendel is described as a powerful, bloodthirsty, and cannibalistic creature. He is said to be …

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.

Despite his own formidable power, Grendel is no match for Beowulf, who ultimately tears his arm from its shoulder, sending Grendel fleeing in agony to his death.