Beowulf

Why was Grendel condemned by God?

Why does the author say Grendel was condemned?

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Grendel was condemned by God because he was a child of Cain.

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Beowulf

Both the condemnation of Grendel and his mother as descendants of Cain is mentioned in the epic.

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