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In the old English folktale, Beowulf, hero of the Geats in Scandinavia, journeys to Denmark to battle the terrible monster Grendel, and the monster's mother. Beowulf
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oh thats a kinda sad tale! where is the happy endings? 
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HA HA... I agree. Though it is said he lived a long and happy life before the whole dragon thing 
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Great article. I'm ashamed to say I haven't read this legend. It is fascinating.
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Thanks Trish! I only first heard of it about three years ago when I saw a really bad Beowulf movie on tv :::Grin::: I look forward to seeing the newest version.
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We just rented the newest version of Beowulf and watched it last night. I really enjoyed it. I love Neil Gaiman's work in just about anything, but I do need to read the original poem. The story we saw last night was so multi-layered. I assume the poem is that way too.
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I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed it! Now I'm REALLY looking forward to seeing it!
What else has Neil Gaiman done that you have loved?
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Honestly, I was a bit skeptical at first because it is CG, but the CG is done brilliantly. I really enjoyed Neil Gaiman's Sandman comic book series and American Gods. Next on my list to read of his (after the myriad of Pagan books I need to get to) is Good Omens (with Terry Pratchet) and Anansi Boys. I hear that the movie version of his book Stardust is good. So, that's on my list of movies to rent.
Last edited by TrishPaganEd; 02/27/08 06:52 PM.
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Oh Trish! I LOVED Stardust! It was just so beautiful, and beautifully done too! It was so magical. That is one movie I definately want to get to own!
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