Read an overview of the epic poem, get profiles of the characters with images, learn about Beowulf's death, or follow links.

Encyclopedic article elucidates upon the origins of the Old English epic, electing especially to annunciate its alliterative elements.

Offers an overview of the epic as a whole, with information about Geats, Danes and dragons. Concentrates especially on the very end of the saga.

Project hopes to recapture many of the lost words from the original surviving manuscript with modern technology. Read articles, or see images.

Check out this overview of the themes and concerns of "Beowulf," get a list of characters, and see definitions of several terms.

Encyclopedia abstract explains the historical context in which the Anglo-Saxon epic was conceived.