embodies several traits that make him a textbook epic hero. Some of these traits include his
larger-than-life physical strength, his courage in the face of extreme danger, and his loyalty
to both his superiors and the men who serve him.
An epic hero is not perfect
or immortal, but he is a sort of superhuman. He is larger-than-life in the sense that his
qualities exceed those of regular humans. For example, an epic hero will have extraordinary
strength. Beowulf displays this best when he fights Grendel and rips his arm from his body.
Grendel is an imposing beast who has already easily...
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