Epic Poetry
The definition of Epic Poetry.
What is, a long poem about a legendary hero?
The name of the hall that Hrothgar builds.
What is Herot?
Beowulf's uncle and king.
Who is, Higlac?
What weapon will Beowulf use against Grendel?
What is his bare hands?
What is the ocean?
The book which contains the original Beowulf.
What is the Nowell Codex?
Who is Shild?
Beowulf takes this many men with him to Denmark.
What is 14?
"Roman road" is an example of this poetic device.
What is alliteration/assonance?
What is a simile?
Epic poems have this type of setting.
What is vast/big?
The reason that Grendel is drawn to Herot.
What is songs about God?
What is, come openly with weapons?
What race did Beowulf chase "all of that race from the earth?"
What are giants?
"sailed, set their ship." is an example of this literary device.
What is alliteration?
What is, Wyrd?
What is flee?
Healfdane's song refers to this character.
Who is Hrothgar?
What will decide the battle between Beowulf and Grendel?
What is fate/God?
"ring-giver" as a kenning highlights this personality trait.
What is generosity?
The Anglo-Saxon people practiced this type of religion.
What is pagan?
The way people hear about Grendel's attacks in Denmark.
What is "leaped The seas, was told and sung in all Men's ears."
This man is Beowulf's father.
Who is Edgetho?
Beowulf wants this done if he dies fighting Grendel.
What is return his armor and inheritance?
"Mankind's enemy" is a kenning for this character.
Who is Grendel?