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What are some examples of paganism used in Beowulf?

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The only example which the Beowulf poet included was a section just before the introduction of the titular character. read more

The source poems upon which the Beowulf poet drew for some of his core material are of course pagan as they come from a society that Christianity had not reached at the time of their composition. The question of the Christian nature of Beowulf as a poem, or lack of it, is much more vexed. read more

Video: Paganism in Beowulf: Examples & Analysis 'Beowulf' is an epic poem written in the Medieval period. It depicts an ancient culture through a hero narrative and includes numerous mentions of pagan practices performed by the characters in the poem. read more

Although there are many examples of Pagan beliefs in the poem Beowulf, the poem points more toward a Christian influence. Grendel is the representation of the pagan beliefs and the evil that is in the world. Beowulf is representation of good and God. The fight between Beowulf and Grendel is the fight between good and evil. read more

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