Beowulf post

Is their other adaptions of Beowulf in other cultures relating back to the original story?
 Throughout the years Beowulf has been the foreground for many stories creating a path and understanding for all. some of the most recognized films are based on this epic, such as J.R.R Tolkien the author of the trilogy "The Lord of the Rings". Tolkien based much of his ideas on the understanding of these ideas not such as the story but of the elements of the book. He recognized the aspects that many ignored and presumed to be just amusing pieces but as art to bring a better understanding to this story. Joesph Campbell a professor at Sarah Lawrence college he describes Beowulf as a classical heroic figure or one of "the thousand faces" a reference to "The Hero with the Thousand Faces".
 We should also view the elements of this epic in different perspectives to unravel the true understanding of this poem. Such as Grendel we must understand what true reason he had a pursue a deeper understanding of the struggle and myth behind the whole scenario.

http://nsg1138.blogspot.com/2008/11/impact-of-beowulf-on-modern-literature.html