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Grendel's mother was challenging to Beowulf because his sword wouldn't affect her. Unferth handed Beowulf Hrunting an ancient and rare sword made of iron said to never fail. Hrunting didn't do anything to Grendel's mother so Beowulf resorted to fighting hand to hand. soon after he saw a sword that was so large that no man other than himself could wield. with that sword he vanquished Grendel's mother.

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In his confrontation with Grendel's mother, Beowulf faces the obstacle of trying to defeat a powerful and vengeful creature who is seeking revenge for her son's death. She proves to be a formidable opponent, testing Beowulf's strength and courage in a challenging battle underwater in her lair.

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