How Does Beowulf Kill Grendel's Mother?

In the epic poem "Beowulf," after the fearless hero Beowulf successfully slays the monstrous creature Grendel in Heorot, the Danish mead hall, he embarks on a perilous quest to vanquish Grendel's vengeful mother. Determined to avenge her son's death, she resides in a treacherous underwater lair. Equipped with the mighty sword Hrunting, a gift from Unferth, Beowulf dives into the dark depths and confronts the formidable foe. The battle is fierce, with Grendel's mother gaining the upper hand momentarily, but Beowulf eventually discovers a powerful, enchanted sword forged by giants on the wall of the lair. He seizes the weapon and delivers a fatal blow to the monster, ultimately defeating her and bringing an end to the malevolent threats that plagued Heorot.

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