Paganism in Beowulf
...he character's development. Just as one can draw parallels between Beowulf and Jesus Christ, one may do the same with Grendel and Satan. Grendel is, obviously, a representation of the Devil in this tale. The monster embodies the traits that a Christian evil and sin. Grendel is referred to as the "guardian of sins," which poses a direct reference to Satan. Also, both Grendel and Satan live beneath the normal world -- Satan in Hell and Grendel in the Underworld. However, Pagan elements also appear in the text. Throughout the is depicted as a "superhuman" hero of sorts. For example, in fighting his battles, Beowulf refuses to use weapons, and rather use his bare fists and rely. Despite the parallels with Christ, Beowulf exhibits some obviously non-Christian behavior. Aside from the battle, Beowulf also partakes in . He al...