Hall Heorot was constructed as a result of the kingdom's military achievements under Hrothgar's leadership. Within the walls, he would distribute gifts to his retainers as well as the men gathered there to drink mead with their king and listen to music. It was destroyed by Grendel, a monster. God ordered that it be rebuilt within a year, but Hrothgar died before it was completed. Here is how one man described the hall: "It was built like a great house with many rooms, and it took eight men to lift a door beam." The reference to "many rooms" may indicate that it was not only large, but also luxurious. This would help to explain why Hrothgar gave it to people who had served him faithfully over the years. Men who worked for him received food and lodging inside the wall, in addition to their wages. God wanted to show His love for Hrothgar by allowing him to rule over such a large kingdom at such a young age. However, this also made him vulnerable because anyone could have killed him in battle. Therefore, God created other worlds where Hrothgar could fight against evil while still being protected by Him. Heorot was named after Hrothgar's family name. It means "home of the Heathobards", which was what they called themselves before they became part of the kingdom of the Angles.