How does Beowulf reflect a multicultural heritage?

Sometimes readers of Beowulf are confused by the mishmash of overt Christianity with obvious pagan imagery like dragons and superhuman powers. Prior to the medieval period, Old English poetry was not written down; rather, stories were disseminated orally. The Anglo-Saxons, originally from Germanic regions, brought their own tales with them when they invaded England.
Most Anglo-Saxons eventually converted to Christianity but the majority hung on to their love of heroics from the old tales, especially stories about knights and dragons, and typically, damsels-in-distress. Beowulf is a good example of the blending of pagan and Christian themes.