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The only warrior to remain loyal to Beowulf when he fights the dragon
Who is Wiglaf?
Beowulf, above all, only cared about this.
Fame brought by glory in battle
Grendel was descended from this biblical figure.
Who is Cain?
Modern-day name of the country that Beowulf's people are from
What is Sweden?
Guardian of Crime is a kenning that described this character.
Who is Grendel?
Beowulf once got into a swimming match with this man--and lost.
Who is Brecca?
The way Beowulf insisted on doing battle with Grendel
With his bare hands, no weapons
The location of Beowulf's battle with Grendel's mother
What is Grendel's underwater lair?
The three most important strengths of an epic hero
What are strength, loyalty and bravery/courage?
Kenning for "sun"
What is heaven's own candle or sky-candle?
Beowulf's father, who started a feud with a rival warrior tribe
Who is Edgetho?
The one Beowulf believed he owed for each of his victories
Who is God or the Almighty?
The length of time between the fight with Grendel's mother and the dragon
What is 50 years?
It is completely normal for warriors to engage in this activity that today might seem impolite.
What is boasting?
"Ring-giver" is a kenning for this kind of person
What is a king?
Name of a sword Beowulf brings to fight Beowulf's mother
What is Hrunting?
King Hrothgar promised this reward to Beowulf if he got rid of Grendel for him.
What is a ship full of treasure?
This warrior challenges Beowulf's worthiness to come to Hrothgar's aid, calling him a "boastful" fool
Who is Unferth?
The country/area that is ruled by Hrothgar
What is Denmark?
A kenning used in the poem that describes Grendel's mother
What is "mighty water witch" or "greedy she-wolf?"
Name of Beowulf's king
Who is Higlac?
Although not named characters, the ones who are responsible for keeping warriors' legacies alive by telling their stories and singing songs at mead-halls
Who are the bards or scops?
What is a thief stealing a cup from the dragon's hoard of treasure?
The Anglo-Saxons gradually switched to Christianity from this ancient belief.
What are Pagan religions/the old gods?
Definition of a kenning
What is a metaphor that's a compound phrase to describe something in a colorful way?