Heroic elements in Beowulf Between the 450`s and 1100`s, the Anglo-Saxons lived in the Island of Briton, what is today Great Britain. These people were basically farmers and hunters, who lived in tribes that were considered tightly knit and fiercely loyal. These land was a constant prey for the Vikings, Romans and Celts (Britons), who in taking away their territory, also wished to swipe away their culture. However, they could not steal their high spiritedness. The Anglo-Saxons kept on their traditional parties which consisted of music, dancing, and story telling. They were fascinated with tales of monsters, battles and fearless behavior. These tales were maintained by oral tradition and later became written epic poems such as Beowulf, composed by an unknown poet , which is a classic example of a heroic epic. Also these tales talked about heroes and the most admired characte....

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