Ergebnis für "Beowulf" in Kinder-Hörbücher

Join the legendary warrior Beowulf as he embarks on an epic quest to assist King Hrothgar, who is plagued by the fearsome monster Grendel. Experience Beowulfs thrilling battles against Grendel, the enigmatic Water Witch, and a fearsome dragon, all brought to life in this captivating retelling for young listeners. (Summary by Laura Caldwell)

Treat your kids to these quick 10-minute action-packed legends from around the world! Studies have shown that developing an “atomic habit”—just a few minutes a day of whatever skill or habit you want to take on—can be more than enough to engrain it into our lives.

The origins of Beowulf are not always clear, but there is agreement that it is a fine story. It is known as the oldest poem about a hero in the German language and arrived in Britain with the "winged hats". These people were believed to have sailed the North Sea to battle and conquer the inhabitants of a place now known as Britain. Once the tale arrived here, those of the country used their familiar landscape as the scenery for the tale. It was therefore set on the rugged cliffs of the Yorkshire coast, rather than the island of Saeland, where Copenhagen is now found.

Beowulf is a brave and mighty warrior, known to have the strength of 30 men. At home in Geatland, Beowulf hears about the terrible troubles of his father's friend, Hrothgar, the king of the Danes. Hrothgar's land is plagued by Grendel, a vicious monster who attacks the Danes by night. Beowulf sets sail to aid Hrothgar and the Danes. But is Beowulf strong enough to slay the monstrous Grendel? And even if he succeeds, what other dangers lie ahead for the warrior-hero?

Grendel prowled in, hating all men and all joy and hungry for human life. So swift was his attack that no man heard an outcry; but when the dawn came, thirty of Hothgar's best and noblest thanes were missing. Only Beowulf, foremost among warriors, has the strength and courage to battle with Grendel the Night-stalker....