Gendel is unable to attack King Hrothgar's throne because Hrothgar is protected by God. Since Grendel is a descendant of Cain, a reference to the Biblical Cain, he ultimately fears the repercussions of the sins committed by his ancestors. Grendel knows that his power is not greater than God's, and although Gendel is drawn to the mead hall to feed, he has respect for the powers that he can not defeat.
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