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Anglo-Saxons and the Beowulf Epic

How did Beowulf, a story based on Scandinavian characters, become Britain's national epic? This video clip investigates the history of Anglo-Saxons and their neighbors (like the Frisians).

It also provides background on Grendel's Mother, a key character in the story. 

Credits

Clip, from Beowulf and the Anglo-Saxons, produced by Arts Magic.