Beowulf Pagan/Christian Beliefs Assistance

Pagan Beliefs: 

• custom of worshiping a multiplicity of gods (often in the form of sacrifice)
• belief that Fate (Wyrd) controlled their lives
• superstitious belief in monsters, dragons, magic
• pessimistic tone – earth-bound perspective  ( a hero, though would resign himself to his doom without bitterness)
• belief that fame was the only guarantee of immortality

Christian Elements

• belief in one personal God
• belief in a rewarding afterlife
• pious custom of giving thanks to God for help in battles against evil
• optimistic outlook centered around a hero who devotes himself to overpowering evil against the personification of evil