Lines 86-114
Grendel introduced as 'grimma gaest' (grim spirit), kin of Cain, exiled from God's favor.
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From Beowulf by Anonymous
Grendel, descendant of Cain, is introduced as the demonic enemy who terrorizes Hrothgar's mead-hall Heorot for twelve years.
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Grendel's nightly raids on Heorot; Hrothgar's helpless grief defines the crisis Beowulf will resolve.
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