beowulf

• Имя собственное, относящееся к легендарному герою анонимной древнеанглийской эпической поэмы, составленной в начале VIII века; он убивает чудовище и становится королём, но погибает в битве с драконом.

A proper noun referring to the legendary hero of an anonymous Old English epic poem composed in the early 8th century; he slays a monster and becomes king but dies fighting a dragon.

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   The legendary hero of an anonymous Old English epic poem composed in the early 8th century; he slays a monster and becomes king but dies fighting a dragon.

   Легендарный герой

   • Beowulf is considered one of the most important works of Old English literature.
   • The poem tells the story of Beowulf's battles with Grendel, Grendel's mother, and a dragon.
   • Beowulf's heroic deeds are celebrated in the epic poem that bears his name.