What does hrothgar ask beowulf to battle grendels mother?

Hrothgar asked Beowulf to battle Grendel's mother because the king believed he was the only man capable of dealing with such monsters. This was because Beowulf had earlier succeeded in mortally wounding Grendel. Further, Hrothgar wanted revenge for his close friend.

Answer

He asked him because the king believed he was the only man capable of dealing with such monsters. This was because Beowulf had earlier succeeded in mortally wounding Grendel. Further, Hrothgar wanted revenge for his close friend.

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isn't this axel talking to his uncle?

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