Characters
This Geatish hero sails to Denmark to help Hrothgar.
Este héroe gauta navega hasta Dinamarca para ayudar a Hrothgar.
Who is Beowulf?
Hrothgar is ruling this land
Hrothgar gobierna esta tierra.
What is Denmark?
A long narrative poem about a legendary hero
Un extenso poema narrativo sobre un héroe legendario
The monster who terrorizes Heorot for 12 winters
El monstruo que ataca Heorot durante 12 años
Who is Grendel?
This place is attacked by the monster
Este lugar está siendo atacado por el monstruo
What is Heorot?
The poem’s values reflect this early medieval culture
Los valores del poema reflejan esta cultura altomedieval
What is Anglo-Saxon?
The group of people from Beowulf's homeland.
El grupo de personas de la tierra natal de Beowulf.
Who are the Geats?
After hearing of Grendel's attacks, Beowulf sails here to offer his help.
Tras enterarse de los ataques de Grendel, Beowulf navega hasta aquí para ofrecer su ayuda.
Where is Heorot/Denmark?
Compound metaphors like “whale-road”
Metáforas compuestas como “camino de ballenas”
What are kennings?
This king built Heorot, the great hall
Este rey construyó Heorot, el gran salón.
Who is Hrothgar?
Beowulf chooses to fight Grendel using only this.
Beowulf elige luchar contra Grendel usando solo esto.
What are his bare hands?
Described as "dark death shadow"
Descrita como "oscura sombra de muerte"
Who is Grendel?
The uncle and lord of Beowulf
El tío y señor de Beowulf
Who is Hygelac?
This character is also known as the "helmet of Shieldings"
Este personaje también es conocido como el "casco de los escudos".
Who is Hrothgar?
After killing Grendel, Beowulf displays this part of him.
Tras matar a Grendel, Beowulf muestra esta faceta de sí mismo.
What is Grendel's arm?
Repeated consonant sounds in a poem
Repetición de sonidos consonánticos en un poema
What is alliteration?