Beowulf an epic hero
Beowulf embodies all of the characteristics of an epic hero. Beowulf is strongder then any other man, always chooses the just path, and becomes a hero of whom his people rally around. Defeating Grendel, becoming a King for his people, and sacrificing his life in while protecting his people makes Beowulf a classic epic hero. ... Hrothgar then summons Beowulf to come to Herot. Beowulf comes and defeats Grendel. ... Beowulf was a strength that Grendel had never fought before.