Tolkien, who was a professor of Anglo-Saxon English, completed his own translation of Beowulf in 1926 ... "It's bit like an old-fashioned dance step; like a quickstep, it advances quite slowly ...

Sure enough, as Beowulf saidJust that very nightGrendel burst into the hallA truly loathsome sight! Beowulf’s men drew their swordsBut they fought in vainNo earthly blade, from blacksmith made ...

Beowulf has defeated Grendel but now he must battle another monster - Grendel's mother. Ensure you watch the Beowulf episodes to assess suitability before sharing with your group. The Danes and ...

What it is: A decorated Anglo-Saxon metal helmet with a faceplate ... have led archaeologists to link the burial with the epic poem "Beowulf," an Old English tale that connects East Anglia with ...