Set in Scandinavia, Beowulf takes place in the 5th century. We know this because although this is a work of fiction, many historical facts are included, giving us a reference point for the time when the story takes place.Beowulf is a heroic character who saves the men of Danish King Hrothgar who have been killed one by one by the monster Grendel. Grendel refuses to let any of the men enter the King's mead hall where the men used to drink and sing...