As a result, Queen Wealhþeow went mad and one of their two sons was killed fighting the Hag; the royal family had to leave the city and settle in one of the villages. Just before the winged monster apparently died, she gave birth to Grendel.
As a result of this event, Queen Wealhþeow lost her mental faculties and one of their two sons was killed while battling the Hag; the royal family was forced to leave the city and settle in a nearby village. Just before the winged monster's apparent death, she gave birth to Grendel.