Grendel

Grendel, the archetype of enemies, represents evil. This evil is apparent in everything from his origins to his lair. Descendant of the first murderer and spawned by demons, Grendel “bears God’s hatred.” Grendel dwells in a deep, dark marsh surrounded by misty hills, bogs, trees and fog. Vexed by the sound of laughter and music emitted from Herot, Grendel decides to terrorize Danes. Becoming an “infamous killer”, Grendel attacks the Danes in the night, chewing and grinding their bones. Dubbed the “afflicter of men, tormenter of their days”, Grendel continues to feast on the Danes until the hall of Herot becomes deserted. The Danes flee Herot, while the remaining ones are so desperate that they attempt pagan ceremonies to rid themselves of Grendel. Grendel, “Almighty’s enemy” symbolizes death, evil, hell, and the devil.