Monsters in Beowulf: Survival and Significance

This chapter discusses the significance of monsters in the epic poem Beowulf and how it may have contributed to the poem's survival over the centuries. It explores the manuscript that contains Beowulf alongside four other texts, all of which concern monsters or unusual creatures. The chapter also mentions the different scribes involved in copying the texts and their distinctive handwriting styles. Additionally, it highlights the possible reason for the manuscript's preservation and its connection to another book called Lieber-Monström, which cataloged monsters and marvelous creatures.