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Beowulf is born in Geatland (modern-day Sweden)
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Beowulf swims for seven days to reach the land of the Danes and arrives at Heorot, the mead hall of King Hrothgar.
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Beowulf defeats the monster Grendel, who had been terrorizing Heorot, by tearing off his arm.
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Grendel's mother seeks revenge for her son's death and attacks Heorot. Beowulf follows her to her underwater lair and kills her with a magical sword.
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Beowulf returns to Geatland and becomes king after his uncle Hygelac dies in battle.
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Beowulf hears of a dragon that has been awakened and is hoarding treasure. He sets out to fight the dragon with the help of his young relative Wiglaf.
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Beowulf defeats the dragon but is mortally wounded in the process. He dies and is buried with the treasure in a barrow by the sea.