Anglo-Saxon Culture
Fill in the blank: Beowulf is a(n) _____ hero.
Epic
Who is Hrothgar's brother who died and made him king?
Hergar
Grendel is a descendant of whom?
Cain
Why does Grendel's mother attack and who does she kill?
To get revenge for her son's death, King Hrothgar's closest friend
Why does Beowulf fight the dragon?
A jewel cup is stolen from the dragon's cave
Who led the Romans and what did the Romans contribute?
Julius Caesar, organization, great defensive wall, roads
What is Herot and who is the King that built it?
mead hall, King Hrothgar
How does Beowulf kill Grendel?
By ripping his arm off
What does Beowulf find to kill Grendel's mother?
An ancient sword
As he is dying, why does Beowulf give Wiglaf his armor and weapons?
He does not have a son/heir
Which two religions are combined in Anglo-Saxon culture and what is the dominant literary type in Anglo-Saxon culture?
Christianity & Paganism, poetry
What is the name of the jealous warrior who lends Beowulf his sword?
Unferth
What does Beowulf do with Grendel's arm?
Keeps it as a trophy & displays it in the rafters of Herot
Where does the battle with Grendel's mother take place and what is she referred to (kenning)?
Underwater in her dark lake, a "she-wolf"
How does Beowulf die and what happens with Beowulf's body?
He is bitten by the dragon (poisonous venom), he is given a proper burial and buried in a large tower/monument by the sea
Which event marked the beginning of the Anglo-Saxon era?
Arrival of the Celts
Who is Beowulf's uncle and leader of the Geats?
Higlac
Why doesn't Beowulf bring any weapons to fight Grendel?
He wants it to be a fair fight since Grendel does not use weapons
At the end of the battle, what happens to Grendel's mother, and what does Beowulf do before he leaves?
Beowulf cuts off her head, then he cuts off Grendel's head too
What is Beowulf's social status when he goes to fight the dragon and how much time has passed since his last battle?
King of the Geats, 50 years
What event marked the end of the Anglo-Saxon era?
The Norman Conquest
Who is the warrior that encourages Beowulf to fight the dragon?
Wiglaf
Which earthly virtue does Beowulf display when he fights Grendel?
Bravery
Why does Grendel's mother only take and kill one person in the beginning?
Revenge, an eye for an eye, to lure Beowulf to her lair
What is Beowulf's dying wish?
To see the dragon's treasure