Definitions for "GRENDEL"
Keywords:  beowulf, epic, saxon, anglo, antagonist
A monster from an English epic poem Beowulf, written between 10th and 11th century, settled in 6th century in Denmark and southern Sweden. -- www.studyguide.org/beowulf.htm -- www.bulfinch.org/fables/bull42.html The main character of John Gardner's novel, telling the story from the monster's point of view. -- www.grendel.org/grendel/gardner.html A comic character created by Matt Wagner. -- http://www.hytti.uku.fi/~vaisala/GRENDEL/faqgrend.htm
Known as the "monster who terrorized Hrothgar's mead hall; Killed by Beowulf.
Grendel is one of three antagonists, along with Grendel's mother and the dragon, in the Anglo-Saxon epic poem Beowulf (c. 700–1000 A.D.). In the poem, Grendel is feared by all but Beowulf. Grendel is referred to as a march-stepper, literally meaning a "boundary-land walker," a walker in outlands or desolate places.
A race of savage men born with an inborn hatred towards the Majestati. The Grendel were created during the Second Requiem.