Beowulf
what happened to Beowulf in the last battle
he died and was killed by the dragon
what is the meaning for the word Scops
poets who traveled from court to court memorizing and reciting epics Poetry
The Wanderer describes his exile as being tossed on this cold, dark, and lonely expanse.
what is the sea
Who says this
if my time will come there'll be nothing to mourn over
Beowulf
What is the starting date of the anglo-saxon time period
449
describe Beowulf in one word
epic
what is the meaning of the word Alliteration
The repetition of stressed sounds particularly consonants from the beginning of words or syllables
The Wanderer remembers happier times spent here, where his gold-lord would receive him at feasts.
What is the mead hall?
"The giving of swords of golden rings and rich estates is over ended for you and everyone who shares your blood"
Wiglaf
Origin of the 3 tribes that ultimately made up the anglo-saxons
germanic
because Beowulf does not have kids who does he give the crown too
Wiglaf
what is the meaning for Epithet
Descriptions that point out specific traits of a particular thing or person
The Wanderer's past memories of his companions returning to him in a vision are revealed to be this upon waking.
What is a dream or hallucination?
who said
"I bought the end of Ewdgethos quarrel sent ancient treasures through the oceans furrows to the Wulfings your father swore he'd keep the peace"
Hrothgar
Name of the first non-religious book of the anglo-saxon history
Anlgo-saxon chronicle
How many men did Beowulf take with him in his boat
14
whats the word comitatus
Germanic code of loyalty
The Wanderer believes that true comfort and peace can only be found in this divine source, which provides stability in a changing world.
what Is God
whos said
"I'd use no sword no weapon If this beast could be killed without it crushed to death like grendel gripped in my hands and torn limb from limb
Beowulf
What was the language of the anglo-saxon time period
old English
what made everyone like him so much
he fought for them he never lost a battle he was brave and never gave up he was the body gard
Wergild
Man-payment
While the Wanderer laments his personal grief, the narrator offers larger, more philosophical insights on this theme.
What is the theme of wisdom or knowledge?
who said
no one knows its bottom no wisdom reaches such depths
Hrothgar
What is the starting date of the anglo-saxon time period
1066