Beowulf is an Old English EPIC poem written in the 8th century. It is considered to be one of the most important works of Anglo-Saxon literature and is often referred to as an epos, EPIC, SAGA, or EPIC poem. The story follows the hero Beowulf, a Scandinavian warrior from Denmark, as he battles monsters and dragons. It is written in alliterative verse, which is a type of poetic form that uses repetition of consonant sounds. Beowulf is also known for its use of kennings, which are metaphorical phrases used to describe people, places, and things. The poem is composed of 3182 lines of alliterative verse, making it one of the longest EPIC poems in the English language.