# Grendel — Beowulf character guide

> Grendel in Beowulf by Anonymous.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Hrothgar Grendel

**First appearance:** 0005-iii-grendel-the-murderer

## Who they are

Monstrous descendant of Cain who terrorizes Heorot until defeated by Beowulf.

## Links

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