Beowulf

Written in Old English sometime before the tenth century A.D., describes the adventures of a great Scandinavian warrior of the sixth century named Beowulf, hero of the Geats (Goths). Beowulf is summoned by a Danish king in order to slay the monster known as Gendel. After this he slays Gendel's mother and lives a long and fruitful life for 50 years. In the end Beowulf is tasked with slaying a dragon. Even though he is successful he is fatally wounded in the final battle.