Beowulf’s Boast
Who is Beowulf?
The hero who made the boast.
What is Heorot?
The mead-hall where the battle took place.
What is the ocean?
Meaning of "whale-road".
What is nine?
The number of sea monsters Beowulf claimed to kill.
What is his arm?
The body part Beowulf tore off Grendel.
What is the sun?
Meaning of "sky-candle".
What are his bare hands?
The weapon Beowulf swore to use against Grendel.
Who is Cain?
Grendel’s biblical ancestor.
Who is Grendel?
Meaning of "corpse-maker".
Who is Breca?
The rival Beowulf beat in a swimming match story.
What is a spell/curse?
Reason weapons couldn't harm Grendel.
What is a ship?
Meaning of "wave-floater".
Who is Unferth?
The jealous warrior who challenged Beowulf’s boast.
What is his lair/swamp?
Where Grendel went to die after the fight.
Who is the king (Hrothgar)?
Meaning of "ring-giver".