Beowulf
How does unyielding valor in the face of inevitable fate and death become a myth?
📝ONGO's Reflection
When I read the first battle scene of Beowulf grappling barehanded with the monster Grendel, I felt as if the rough breath of the ancient warriors came alive before me. From the hero's shining triumph to his majestic end, facing the fire-dragon with a body grown old and frail, this epic sings, beyond mere adventure, of the greatness of a man who calmly accepts the destiny of death. It is the oldest English poem, holding the weighty soul of the Germanic people who strove to keep honor and courage even within a finite life.
"Fate often saves an undoomed man when his courage is good."Unknown, Beowulf
"운명은 종종 두려움에 떨지 않는 자를 구원한다."
🌱Apply It Today
Stand up boldly today to one small fear in daily life you'd rather avoid but must confront. Regardless of the outcome, the very fact that you tried becomes your honor.
