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14 July, 14:05

Which parts of this passage contain a biblical allusion?

Grendel this monster grim was called,

march-riever mighty,

fief of the giants

the hapless wight a while had kept

On kin of Cain was the killing avenged

by sovran God for slaughtered Abel.

from sight of men. Of Cain awoke all that woful breed,

Etins and elves and evil-spirits,

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  1. 14 July, 14:17
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    "On kin of cain" through to "that woful breed" Cain was the child of Adam and Eve, who killed his brother.
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