All Things Anglo-Saxon
What's in a Theme?
Major Players
Monster Mash
What does THAT mean?
100
The time period of the anglo-saxons
What is 450-1066
100
Belief that one has no control over their life
What is fate
100
This man saves Denmark and Sweden
Who is Beowulf
100
Terrorized Denmark for 12 years
Who is Grendel
100
Metaphoric phrase used instead of a more common name
What is a kenning
200
The groups of people who made up the Anglo-Saxons
Who are Germans, Angles, and Jutes
200
Reason Grendel's mother attacks Herot
What is revenge
200
He built Herot
Who is Hrothgar
200
Lived in a treasure lair under the sea
Who is Grendel's mom
200
The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a sentence
What is alliteration
300
The Scandinavian version of Zeus
Who is Odin
300
Wiglaf is the only thane to display this in the end
What is loyalty
300
This item was a gift from a former enemy
What is Hrunting
300
Awoken after 300 years when a cup was stolen from him
What is the fire dragon
300
"Beowulf the warrior king" is an example of this
What is an epithet
400
Man responsible for uniting the Anglo-Saxons
Who is Alfred the Great
400
Unferth displays this when he doubts Beowulf's ability
What is envy
400
This man paid dearly for sleeping in the mead-hall
Who is Eshere
400
The first monster was a descendant of this man
Who is Cain
400
Long narrative that tells the story of a hero
What is an epic poem
500
Name 3 Anglo-Saxon heroic ideals
What are bravery, duty, boasting, strength, honor, fair fights, wealth, generosity
500
Beowulf and Hrothgar display this when someone does a good deed
What is geneosity
500
He came alone on a boat to Denmark
Who is Scyld
500
Beowulf defeated this monster after 5 days of swimming
Who is Brecca
500
Meaning of "in media res"
What is "the middle of the story"
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