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488
King Hrothgar Builds Herot
He makes this hall for his warriors to enjoy and share time with each other and drink. -
488
Grendel Attacks Herot
The warriors celebrating in Herot angers Grendel. Grendel attacks at night, killing warriors left and right. He scares the warriors out of Herot and they dont return until later. -
500
Beowulf Sails to Denmark
Determined to kill Grendel, Beowulf leaves his home along with some men, to help the Danes recapture their hall of Herot. -
500
Grendel attacks Herot and Beowulf
Grendel arrives to terrorize Herot again. He called one warrior until he tried to take the life of Beowulf, but fails as Beowulf rips off his arm during the fight, leading Grendel back to his swamp to slowly die. -
500
Hrothgar Treasures Beowulf After His Victory.
Hrothgar was very thankful for Beowulf's victory over Grendel. So thankful, that he gives him plenty of tresure and a feast in his honor. -
500
Beowulf Battles Grendel's Mother
Grendel's Mther is furious about the defeat of her son and wants to get revenge. One night she comes to Herot killing Hrothgar's best advisor man. She tries to escape but Beowulf beheads her underwater in her murky swamp with his sword. -
500
Beowulf Leaves Denmark
Beowulf had to leave and go back to his homeland after the defeat of Grendel and his Mother. Hrothgar was extremely sad to see him leave but gives him his biggest thanks for restoring peace in Herot. -
500
Beowulf Returns to Geatland.
When Beowulf returns, Hygelac dies and so does his son soon after, leaving the throne in front of Beowulf to lead. -
550
Thief Awakens a Dragon Protecting Treasures
Beowulf still the king, senses that he will die soon. He decides to try to defeat the dragon that is destroying Geatland before it gets out of hand. -
550
Beowulf Gets Killed by the Dragon
As he was trying to kill the dragon (with Wiglaf), the dragon bites him on the neck. But Beowulf still managed to stab the dragon with his dagger making the ultimate sacrifice to keep the Geats safe and secure. -
550
Beowulf Memorial
Beowulf was burned then buried with the treasure he died trying to protect. Their honor his death every year in memorial of their greatest ruler.
