A Hero in the Making Beowulf is a great epic of Anglo-Saxon society. Beowulf is a great example of a hero that acts out of selflessness. It is truly intriguing to see his transformation into a warrior. We see him make some incredible journeys throughout this amazing epic. Beowulf is a traditional epic hero from Anglo-Saxon society, because he is brave, represents selflessness, and has an enormous amount of strength. Beowulf is a very brave warrior. He is very clear on what he thinks about Bravery. “‘Let me live in greatness and courage, Or here in this hall welcome My death!’” (368-370). Beowulf just finished responding to Unferth's attempt to degrade him. Beowulf is willing to take on Grendel using only his hands. “That
