Beowulf is an epic poem written in Old English that tells the story of a heroic warrior named Beowulf who battles monsters and dragons to protect his people.
Beowulf can be compared to a superhero like Superman, who uses his extraordinary strength and courage to save innocent lives from evil forces.
Epic Hero: A protagonist in an epic poem who possesses noble qualities and undertakes great adventures.
Anglo-Saxon Literature: The body of literature written in Old English during the Anglo-Saxon period, which includes works like Beowulf.
Alliteration: The repetition of initial consonant sounds in words or phrases, commonly used in Old English poetry like Beowulf.
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