A couple of possible interpretations for this (and apologies in advance for lack of textual support):. The throne could be seen as representing “good” or righteous authority. In the Christianized context of the poem, it could also represent godly authority, divine rule. read more
The throne could be seen as representing “good” or righteous authority. In the Christianized context of the poem, it could also represent godly authority, divine rule. By stating that Grendel does not approach the throne, the poet suggests that he hates or fears such authority. read more
Hrothgar, king of the Danes, has a throne that Grendel is unable to attack, because he was prevented from doing so by God: Though he lived in Herot, when the night hid him, he never. Dared to touch king Hrothgar’s glorious. Throne, protected by God—God, whose love Grendel could not know. read more