Grendel's murderous raids in Herot last for 12 years.
Herot is a mead hall in Beowulf, a famous Old English poem. In the story, Herot is attacked by the monster Grendel, who terrorizes the hall and its occupants for many years. Beowulf eventually arrives and defeats Grendel, bringing peace back to Herot.
12 years
There is a weeping man.
Herot remained empty for 12 years because grendel attacked all the warriors & would continue to attack even kill anyone who would go to the mead hall
This time, Beowulf will be there to defend Herot. He is a skilled warrior and is confident in his ability to defeat Grendel. Beowulf's presence brings hope to the people of Herot and a sense of security against the monster.
In "Beowulf," Herot was empty for 12 winters while Grendel terrorized the people before Beowulf arrived to defeat him.
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3 to 4 years long
the Danish hall or "Herot" stood empty for 12 years or (12 winters)
Starvation, Disease, and frequent Indian raids.
Yes, in 860 CE the vikings attempted to raid Constantinople but failed after about 7 years.
King Hrothgar of the Danes, whose hall, Herot, is raided nightly by Grendel for twelve years before Beowulf killed the beast.