Villains of the Christian Bible

In the first half of the ancient heroical of Beowulf, the eponymous protagonist portrays the traditional and conventional ideals of a morally harmless hero good, seemingly fearless, bold and daring, loyal to his nation, strong in torso and spirit, and willing to become a martyr for justice. As a office in the latter portions of the epic, Beowulf is in like manner ideal. Beowulf is a great warrior himself, and thus could be respected without reservations by his greatest soldiers. Beowulfs reputation as a warrior preserved the peace in his own country.Most importantly, Beowulf is a hero-king, willing to consecrate himself for the sake of his country (as he did in his fight with the dragon). He was also one to avenge unjust deaths. He is willing to risk himself for what he believes to be moral, good, and just. Part of Beowulfs heroism also lies in his chemical bond to his moral code, which is strongly tied to his religious convictions. However, Beowulfs morals and value might not seem as such from a redbrick perspective, because Beowulfs morals and values are strongly tied to the complex Christian and pagan ideals of the time.There are many references to religion (and thus morality) in the epic. It has strong Christian elements, such as the description of Grendels vex as having descended from Cain, one of the early villains of the Christian Bible. However, the epic also has a generous helping of pagan concepts. Beowulf frequently calls upon God, but also speaks of Wyrd, the principle of all. Pagan practices, such as cremation and drinking of blood, are also depicted. From a modern perspective, Beowulf is a pagan tale with some Christian aspects.