The influence of Religion and the Concept of Fate In The Iliad and Beowulf The concept of fate and religion are abundant throughout both The Iliad and Beowulf. Although Christianity is not clearly mentioned in either of the two poems, Christian ideals are often used. Sacrifice, evil, respect for higher powers, and respect for the dead are all issues that the two poems deal with and hold in high regard. In the Iliad, superiority of …showed first 75 words of 1468 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1468 total…present in both literary examples. In the Iliad it is believed that all mortals will go to the same place no matter what unless they achieve great fame and glory in an honorable why throughout their life. In Beowulf it is believed that humans create their own fate by what they do with their lives on earth. The influence of Religion and the Concept of Fate are both clearly present in The Iliad and Beowulf.