Code of Chivalry
Seeking to be known for unwavering commitment to the people and ideals you choose to live by
LOYALTY
the language early British pose was written in
LATIN
a bonfire for burning a dead body
PYRE
leader of the Geats
BEOWULF
Beowulf hangs this in Herot after defeating Grendel
ARM
Taking the side of truth in all matters, rather than the expedient lie; choosing the more difficult path, the personally expensive one
COURAGE
Beowulf is this type of poem
EPIC
an alcoholic drink of fermented honey and water
MEAD
the heart of the kingdom, where celebrations took place
HEROT
The name of the sword Beowulf used to fight Grendel's mother
HRUNTING
Being generous in so far as your resources allow
LARGESSE
this is how Anglo Saxon literature began
SPOKEN VERSE/TELLING STORIES
a fine paid to relatives of a murdered person to free the offender from further harm
WERGILD
residence of Grendel and Grendel's mother
UNDER LAKE; IN A CAVERN
Beowulf takes this as a trophy of his battle with Grendel's mother
Seeking excellence in all endeavors; seek strength to be used in the service of justice
PROWESS
SCOP
the idea that when you die you die, that no one brags of your accomplishments
WYRD
King of the Danes
King Hrothgar
Beowulf uses these to fight the dragon
SHIELD, SWORD, ARMOR
Seeking great stature of character; the striving for ideals even though the ideal cannot be reached
NOBILITY
These were told as a form of entertainment
RIDDLES
a sheath for a sword
SCABBARD
Country where the last battle takes place
GEATLAND
Person that comes to Beowulf's aid in the battle with the dragon
WIGLAF