An Anglo-Saxon epic poem, Beowulf, originally passed down through an oral tradition during the 5th century, was written and written by an unknown Christian monk during the 10th century. This classic poem explicitly illustrates an ideal Anglo-Saxon hero who possesses the characteristics that many people in that period regarded highly. Beowulf is the epitome of an ideal Anglo-Saxon hero who possesses loyalty to both his people and the king, desires to gain glory and fame for his own recognition rather than wealth, and has a devout belief in his destiny and faith in God. "Comitatus", a meaning of loyalty and responsibility within a group, was a very important ideology in Anglo-Saxon society. Beowulf exemplifies an ideal Anglo-Saxon hero who possesses the characteristics of loyalty to the maximum; so on, his loyalty to his rulers and followers can be viewed critically by readers throughout the poem's numerous acts. Before Beowulf leaves King Hrothgar's land, he says "...in thy honor, summon me, I will come as I came once before, if I hear from all the world."...