To be considered an epic hero, one must meet the requirements set. Epic heros must be the central figure of literature, travel a journey to complete good deeds, willing to die, be supernatural or confront a supernatural being, and lastly, be defeated by supernatural beings. During Beowulf, a translated poem, includes the hero, Beowulf, who meets the criteria given. Beowulf is an accomplished warrior, who goes against supernatural monsters, such as Grendel and Grendel’s mother. He was willing to give his life in battle, so that his name carried on for generations to come.