History and Background
The year Beowulf was created around
What is 600-700 BC?
Angle Saxons feared this word meaning "exile."
The Nithing?
Name of the hall built by Hrothgar
What is Heorot
Gives his sword to Beowulf to fight Grendel's mom
Who is Unferth?
The three gifts given to Beowulf by King Hygelac
What are land, sword and a house?
The culture of people who told the story of "Beowulf"
Who are the Anglo-Saxons?
One key trait in the behavor of an Anglo-Saxon warrior that was seen as negative in later Christian times
What is Boasting?
Why Grendal haunts the hall
The warrior's partying is too loud
The substance of the lake where Grendel's mother lives
What is blood?
The reason the dragon is angry?
What is his treasure was stolen?
The King of the Geats
Hrothgar
This person was the likely writer of Beowulf
Who is a monk?
He is jealous of Beowulf
Who is Unferth?
The two things Beowulf carries out of the water after killing Grendel's mom
What are the handle of the sword and Grendel's head
Beowulf thinks the dragon is attacking for this reason
What is because God is angry with him?
a brave and noble character in an epic poem, admired for great achievements or affected by grand events
What is an epic hero?
The only good fight is a _________ fight.
What is fair?
The weapon Beowulf used to fight Grendel
What is no weapon?
The name of the sword that kills Grendel's mom
What is Hrunting?
Beowulf's most faithful warrior
Who is Wiglaf?
A figurative, usually compound expression used in place of a name or noun, especially in Old English
What is a kenning?
Beowulf was originally told ______
What is orally?
Beowulf kills Grendel by doing this
What is ripping off his arm?
Terrible actor who plays Grendel's mom
Angelina Jolie
This is constructed in Beowulf's memory
What is a barrow/Tower?