The big baddie in Beowulf isn't actually the monster Grendel, but Grendel's Mother. Who maybe isn't a monster at all? Often depicted as a hideous beast or an alluring seductress, her true nature is ...

Based on John Gardner’s acclaimed novel, Grendel will tell the story from the perspective of the monster, with Jeff Bridges (Iron Man, Tron) set to provide the voice of the title character, and ...

Earlier this year, the news broke that a new live-action take on the tale of Beowulf is in development, with an all-star cast on board. We've seen a number of animated and live-action adaptations of ...

Translation has shaped the lore of Grendel's Mother as a fearsome yet misunderstood figure. The big baddie in Beowulf isn't actually the monster Grendel, but Grendel's Mother. Who maybe isn't a ...

Grendel as depicted in the 2007 film adaptation of Beowulf (Credit: Guardian article). The poem tells of the title character coming to the aid of Hrothgar, king of the Danes, whose court is being ...

The briefest possible sketch: the Danes are menaced by the monster Grendel, who slays and devours King Hrothgar’s warriors. Beowulf, prince of the Geats, rocks up to save the day, not counting on the ...

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