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Beowulf is Born
Beowulf is born in Geatland (modern-day Sweden) -
515
Swimming for Seven Days
Beowulf swims for seven days to reach the land of the Danes and arrives at Heorot, the mead hall of King Hrothgar. -
516
Battle with Grendel
Beowulf defeats the monster Grendel, who had been terrorizing Heorot, by tearing off his arm. -
517
Revenge on Beowulf
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. -
520
King at Last
Beowulf returns to Geatland and becomes king after his uncle Hygelac dies in battle. -
522
Another Battle
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. -
523
Beowulf Dies
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.