10 easy steps to win the affection of every Geat-ish Woman

10 easy steps to win the affection of every Geat-ish woman

Establish goals and aspirations. For example, seek out danger (like a monster) and ask to fight it. "Now i mean to be a match for Grendel, settle the outcome in single combat" (29,425)

fight the monster with no armor to display your physical prowess. "I hereby renounce sword and the shelter of the broad shield, the heavy war-board: hand-to-hand is how it will be" (31,436)

defeat the monster, in dramatic fashion. "beowulf was granted the glory of winning"(55,817)

celebrate the victory in battle. "Now take your place at the table, relish the triumph of heroes to your heart's content" (35, 489)

Draw the mother of the monster out of her cave with your dramatic defeat of her son.

Agree to fight the mother of monster, all for the glory of your inevitable triumph.

defeat the mother of the monster in, yet again, dramatic fashion. "She fell to the floor. The sword dripped blood, the swordsman was elated."

Return with a prize to showcase your success, the head of the monster.

return to your homeland and become king of your land.

return to the battle field after much time away from battle to kill a dragon, succeed, then die from a poisonous bite for your country.