In the earliest version that is translanted by the monks you can see where they placed their Christian sermons - i.e the seven deadly sins - Eny is an example when it is explained that Grendal could not stand the sounds of merry making because he could never have it.
I actually stated it wrong, the earliest versions where translated by monks, the version that they were translating from had holes in the document so the monks filled those parts in. This original document was latter lost. The first translation by the monks also has holes in it as it suffered fire damage.

I had read a version that I believe Danish researcher had done where he tried to take out the Christian aspects and replace them with ones more consitent to the original writers.
I mistakingly thought that version was a direct translation of the earliest version. I checked my source (eldest daughter)and I was wrong.
I am going to see if I can find the authors name, because I think it is well worth reading.
If I find it I will let you know
Either way it is one of the great epic tales of all time and should rank up there with the works of Homer

My puppy could take grendel. He's a little bad*ss.
Right now, he is totally dominating a small box that I was going to use to keep some knives in.
Not anymore. It's very dead.

We've even heard of your bad*ss puppy here in BC.
Word has it that if Godzilla evolved one more step he'd be that pup

There is also an incredible comic from the 80's called "grendel but it has nothing
to do with vikings. It is about a killer who uses the name "Grendel" and it has awesome art deco style artwork and excellent writing. Here is the cover of the best storyline "Devil by the Deed".


I may post a few photos of the inside I just have to review Cold Ones guidlines for posting first.

Basis of the story notwithstanding, I'm off to see Beowulf in a couple of hours.. The clips look very cool.

Sigh, I meant to go see Beowulf, but ended up seeing "The Mist" It has a very f%$@#&d up ending. I cannot recommend it at all.

I think 'The Mist' passed me by- guess I must have 'Mist it'! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

saw beowulf thanksgiving night. what a beating. apologies to anyone who liked it, and my condolences as well.

I saw it too and thought it was lacking. From the begining to the death of Grendel I thought it was ok. From that point on it went down the toilet. I think Hollywood made up a new storyline too.

I just got back from 'Beowulf'- I hope Ray Winston is paying Sean Bean for using his face! For the first 10 minutes it reminded me of Shrek, then got 'better'. On the whole I enjoyed (ok, quite a lot actually!) it- however I don't know much about the proper legend.