AmyMiller, M.S. | Certified Educator. Share Cite. Anglo Saxon culture was going through changes in religion. They had a mixture of both Pagan beliefs (which they began with) and of Christianity Abstract This essay explores the roles of women in Beowulf in a contextual assessment. It is often an incorrect assumption that women within Beowulf and Anglo-Saxon culture are subservient to a patriarchal culture that places little to no value on them. This paper challenges this stereotype by using the original Beowulf text with the author's PD. James Reads Beowulf; By John Halbrooks, University of South Alabama Edited by David Clark, University Lecturer, School of English, University of Leicester, Nicholas Perkins, Associate Professor and Tutor in English, St Hugh's College, University of Oxford; Book: Anglo-Saxon Culture and the Modern Imagination; Online Beowulfis a classic and ancient Anglo-Saxon hero’s tale. The various monstrosities he faces define his story and character. His defeat of Grendel, his atrocious mother, and the dragon all reflect his prowess and courage as a heroic champion. But these victories also encourage the growth of ill-fated attitudes. Beowulf(/ ˈ b eɪ ə w ʊ l f /; Old English: Bēowulf [ˈbeːowuɫf]) is an Old English epic poem in the tradition of Germanic heroic legend consisting of 3,182 alliterative lines.It is one of the most important and most often translated works of Old English literature.The date of composition is a matter of contention among scholars; the only certain dating is for the Comitatusin Beowulf is the bond between Beowulf and Hrothgar, Beowulf and his warriors, and Beowulf and Wiglaf. It is the relationship of partnership that is mutually beneficial to both parties. The term “comitatus” was used in Anglo-Saxon literature to denote a relationship obliging kings to rule with their warriors. Readby Trevor Eaton, 199600:00 - Line 1 - Scyld's final voyage02:20 - Line 53 - Heorot, the splendid hall03:55 - Line 86 - Grendel's visits to Heorot08:54 - AngloSaxon Culture: Beowulf and Present Day Beowulf is the oldest epic in the English language and provides substantial evidence on many early Anglo-Saxon cultural beliefs. The story is filled with numerous examples of views held by people during this time. Although the majority of these aspects is based around heroic deeds, battle, or loyalty XRxB.