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The Iliad
Random Trivia
100
This Greek hero obeys no man!
Who is Achilles?
100
This amount of time passes between the battle with Grendel's Mother and the dragon.
What is 50 years?
100
This symbol is a direct reference to the biblical satan/the final battle of good and evil.
What is the dragon?
100
The author of the Iliad.
Who is Homer?
100
During this year, the Romans attacked Britain. They were, however, defeated.
What is 55 BC?
200
This old man is aided by Hermes in his quest.
Who is Priam?
200
These men leave the water's edge before Beowulf has finished his battle with Grendel's Mother.
Who are the Danes?
200
The sword used to slay Grendel's Mother is inscribed with this biblical tale.
What is the story of the flood?
200
The Greek general that Achilles disobeys.
Who is Agamemnon?
200
This is the name of the Caesar that claimed victory over Britain - even though he did not actually win.
Who is Julius Caesar?
300
This solemn Anglo-Saxon poet sees his people reaching the twilight of their greatness.
Who is the Seafarer?
300
Grendel's Mother is slain with a blade forged by this mythical race.
What are the giants/titans?
300
This item is blessed by God and saves Beowulf in the battle with Grendel's Mother.
What is his armor?
300
This god deceives Hector during the duel by impersonating his brother.
Who is Athena?
300
This is the name of the wall erected to divide the Roman and Celtic lands of Britain.
What is Hadrian's Wall?
400
Hector slays this character in battle. This leads to the duel with Achilles.
Who is Patroclus?
400
This character is given the dragon's treasure horde.
Who is Wiglaf?
400
This final act of victory over an enemey is an Anglo-Saxon ritual/symbol. (Hint: What does Beowulf do after slaying Grendel's Mother?).
What is decapitation?
400
Hector circles Troy this number of times in an attempt to escape Achilles.
What is three times?
400
Beowulf dies from this aspect of the dragon?
What is poison?
500
The mother of Achilles.
Who is Thetis?
500
Hrothgar's wife.
Who is Wealthow?
500
In the final chapter of Beowulf, this is an example of a strictly Anglo-Saxon ritual.
What is cremation?
500
NOT ON TEST: The reason that the Greeks are assaulting the city of Troy.
What is to take Helen of Troy?
500
This is the name of the Celtic king that defended against the Anglo-Saxons.
Who is King Arthur?
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