He showed great courage, strength, leadership and fearlessness. Beowulf defeated a beast that took over an entire room of people and ate them. He took his men on a dangerous journey to the deep, dark lair of Grendal. Beowulf also demonstrated strength that a normal man could not by wielding a sword designed for giants. Although Beowulf is an Anglo-Saxon hero dating back centuries, his heroic attributes still appeal to today's heroes. Although Beowulf has super strength, he still shows courage, initiative, selflessness, and a desire to make the world a better place, just like the heroes of