The Shaper in Anglosaxon society

So far in the text, there is a lot of focus on Grendel's internal conflict. he observes the world, takes in what he sees and often criticizes it. this is no exception when it comes to the Shaper. The Shaper appears in Grendel as a teller of the histories of the tribes and keeper of the memories of battles. The Shaper is the same figure to the scop in Beowulf. This figure is quintessential to the livelihood of the warrior culture and their longevity. His role in society is elaborated throughout the story.However, what was the exact role of this figure in Anglo Saxon culture and what was their role in society? Upon research, I was informed that in Anglo Saxon culture, poetry was at the heart of tribal life and was highly regarded as they valued many forms of the arts. The Shaper would play a harp as he told the stories like a song. He did not merely speak the histories of the people, he was the sole keeper, a record of all their achievements and failures, an authority on their ties and values. His responsibility was so central to the future of the tribes since stories were upheld through an oral tradition. This is why we see in Beowulf that boasting and being able to propel your status through an eloquent telling of your status and family ties is a large part of status in warrior society and respect from peers. From this we can see that Anglo-Saxon culture values spoken word and the art of story telling. Off on a tangent, this directly contrasted to what I thought Sherwood Anderson asserts in Winesburg, Ohio. throughout the novel there seems to be an emphasis on the lack of credibility and genuineness (not sure if this is a word or not ) of what people say versus what they truly are internally. In contrast to the Shaper, Grendel perceives that he crafts the stories out of thin air, disregarding the truth of the history of kings and thanes.The way in whichever he Shaper told the stories is most likely how it was to be remembered and dissipated i for future generations. Accordingly, the Shaper enjoyed high social status for their importance in tribal life. Warrior culture valued the idea of legacy and immortality through your deeds and thus the Shaper perpetuated these histories and tales. Also, the Shaper acted as a vessel to communicate the values of the warrior culture like variance, fame and courage. He  also inspired people to act and called them to action by inciting them through telling of past brave heroes. In context of the novel, Grendel feels to have conflicting feeling over this character, but why would he care is a question I keep asking myself. The Shaper tells of the history of warriors and kings, of people. He hails and praises their bravery in past wars and battles. However, Grendel feels as if he sensationalizes the past and distorts the truth, changing the future. Possibly, Grendel feels that because of this, the Shaper marginalizes himself as a thoughtless creature, no different than the intrepid goat he loathes.