Why Is Beowulf Called To Defeat Grendel's Mother

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After Beowulf tore off Grendel’s arm, he then hangs it from the rafters of their town, Herot. When Grendel’s mother see’s his arm, she becomes angered, so in result she begins attacking Herot. After the attack, she claims Grendel’s arm, then returns back to her home. Once again, it is up to Beowulf to defeat her. When Beowulf is called to defeat Grendel’s mother, he begins putting on his armour, and grabbing his sword, just as the typical hero would.

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