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Beowulf is one of the best-known fictional characters in English literature, remaining well-known throughout the ages. Beowulf is the ultimate Germanic hero, with his loyalty and respect toward the king, his unstinting bravery, and his immense fortitude and strength. He could be compared to Superman. Beowulf has superhuman strength and the ability to hold his breath for an entire day. A brash young man, he brags about his prowess in battle, as a matter of personal honor, and he is willing to go to great lengths to back up his boasts.