Beowulf: An Anglo-Saxon Epic Hero The epic poem Beowulf describes the most heroic man of the Anglo- Saxon times. The hero of the poem, Beowulf, is portrayed as an invincible warrior with all the amazing, non-human like traits required by an Anglo- Saxon hero. He is able to use his super-human physical strength and courage to defend and put his people before himself at all times. He encounters life ending monsters and ferocious beasts but never fears death while fighting them. Beowulf has great leadership skills and sometimes boasts about all his achievements. Beowulf is the perfect Ang