Beowulf: Lof, Comitatus, And Wyrd

Beowulf is an old english epic poem written by an unknown author. The story is about a hero who had slayed many monster and demons but the most important monsters are Grendel, his mother, and a fire dragon. During his journey, the story shows different traits of Beowulf's culture, and those are Lof, Comitatus, and Wyrd. First of all, Lof was shown in the world of Beowulf. For example, “order my troops to construct a barrow on the headland on the coast, after my pyre has cooled (Raffel)”. This shows how Lof was dispaly, Beowulf wanted a reminder of him when he is gone, and thus making his legacy immortal. Also another one is, “ My lord, the great king of the Danes commands me to tell you that he knows of your noble birth (Raffle).” This further explains his
Fame (Lof ). With this explanation, Lof is a big deal in Beowulf’s culture.
Like how Wiglaf refuse to run.,” when this lord we serve needs sound men to give him their support Let us go to him help our leader through the hot flame and dread of the fire (Raffle).” It shows that even though in times at hardship they or he still stay with his lord to the end. Another one is “ Men at arms, remain here on the barrow,-safe in your armour, to see which one of us is better in the end at bearing wounds in a deadly fray (Raffel).” This shows that even the lords are loyal to his subjects. For these reason, being Comitatus to your loyal companion is a good way of living in that