Taking Inspiration
What board game was inspired by Beowulf?
Dungeons and Dragons
Who are the three monsters Beowulf fights in the story?
Grendel, His mother, and a dragon
Beowulf is written in this type of writing
Old English/ Old Literature
What does Beowulf do after Killing Grendel's mother?
Become king
What video game was inspired by Beowulf?
Skyrim
Why did Beowulf die fighting the dragon?
Because he was old
What is Beowulf considered in terms of Old English?
The highest achievement
What did Grendel's mother die to?
A giant sword Beowulf found
What part of the world was Beowulf inspired by?
Scandinavia
Where is Grendel's mother's lair located?
Underwater
How many sections is the poem split into?
three
What does the story written by John Gardner show?
A more philosophical view of Grendel's character
Who wrote the Lord of the Rings, The Story heavily based off of Beowulf
J.R. Tolkien
What inspired Beowulf to go kill Grendel?
His massacre upon the dames
What is the name of the story that was written by John Gardner to add more in the world of Beowulf.
Grendel
Who is Beowulf's most intense battle with?
Grendel's Mother
What elements from Beowulf were taken and implemented into almost all works of fantasy?
Magic, creatures, Races, Setting, and Lore
What is the name of the kingdom Beowulf saves and eventually rules over?
Geats
What year was Beowulf written?
700
How old is Beowulf when he fights the dragon?
He is 50