| With the absence of humility, yet his important role in society and his ideals of chivalry, Beowulf was the definition of a hero in his own time. |
| Beowulf is given a glorious gold banner, a helmet, a coat of mail, and an ancient sword. |
| Aelfred, Bede, and Beowulf are thoroughly covered, sprinkled yeastily throughout the text. |
| We may note the menseful way in which Beowulf acts as regent for the deceased king's young sons. |
| Compared to Beowulf, we are told that Hermod was treacherous, exiled along with the Jutes. |
| It used to be called Beowulf Crescent but the name was changed years ago, in common with many other streets in York. |
