the medieval The Chivalrous Epic Beowulf

INTRODUCTION This proposition governs the custom made by Anglo-Saxon customs and the medieval chivalry poet Beowulf. These customs are related to the culture, religion, and custom of Anglo-Saxon. Rituals of social order are influenced by religion. As Anglo - Saxon 's religious beliefs are quite contradictory, customs are inconsistent with time and nature, and different rituals are often polished in one place. It is investigating how pagan practices are proved archaeologically or academically and how they are influenced by Christian writers.

Beowulf Pagan or Christian Epic Beowulf: Pagan or Christian epic. Beowulf 's story is full of references to religion and faith, but there are many differences through the story showing that Beowulf is not a Christian epic. Beowulf's personality often speaks to God and he obviously believes in his existence. However, pagan customs were mentioned in several places. Beowulf often refers to other gods that exist, not Christianity. Epic includes cremation of heathens and how to drink blood.

This epic, Beowulf is one of the oldest epic in Europe. When Beowulf wrote, the author incorporated many of Anglo-Saxon's ideals. Some of these ideals, including loyalty, courage, selflessness and justice, are proved with heroes. Both Beowulf and Grendel represent all aspects of good and evil, Christianity and paganism, and what happens when they collide with each other. One of the features of the epic is the interest in the struggle confronted by mankind, which is presented in a serious form.

Each hero represents his cultural values. Beowulf shows the spirit of Anglo-Saxon warriors: courage, loyalty, and physical strength. Gao Wen represents the medieval knight code, including courage, loyalty, and physical strength. But these two heroes differ in the way they show these virtues. Beowulf met Grendel, the mother of Grendel, and an evil monster behind the fire dragon. He fought with Glendel and ended with the death of Grandel. Beowulf brought 50 years of peace to the country. Fifty years later, his country faced another horror: a dragon of fire. He sacrificed himself with all his might and eventually killed the dragon. On the other hand, the test of Sir Gavin is not contrary to evil but is a person who has tried himself honestly. In other words, Sir Gawain's opponent is not an evil monster. This is his own