The Fight with Grendel

From Beowulf by Anonymous
Beowulf wrestles Grendel barehanded in Heorot, tearing off the monster's arm and mortally wounding him.
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The climactic wrestling match; Beowulf rips off Grendel's arm, which is hung as a trophy in Heorot.

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