Monsters
A descendent of Cain who creates havoc for 12 winters
Grendel
Refusal of the Call
Ordinary World
What weapon does Beowulf use during his fight with Grendel?
His bare hands
"Mightiest man on earth"
Beowulf
What happens to the sword?
It melts when it mixes with Mama G's blood
Beowulf kills nine of these during his swimming race with Breca
Sea monsters
Why does Beowulf come to Hrothgar's kingdom?
To show Hrothgar a way to defeat his enemy
Weapons can harm Grendel
F
King of Danes --> "hall of halls"
Hrothgar
What is inscribed on the sword hilt?
Image of how war first came into the world + flood destroyed giants
Beowulf removes this body part from Grendel during their fight in Hereot
His arm
Why is Beowulf described as a "considerate man" after returning Hrunting in part 6?
He did not reveal that the sword failed him
What gift from Unferth does Beowulf take to fight Mama G?
Hrunting - never fails
King of Geats
Hygelac
What advice does Hrothgar give Beowulf in lines 1758 - 1768?
Beowulf's strength will fade
This monster seeks revenge against those who killed her baby boy
Lives in an underwater lair infested with reptiles
Mama G
Why does Wealtheow repeatedly ask Beowulf to be kind mentoring to her kin?
Beowulf is a strong leader/ hero
He could be a threat to their power
How does Beowulf kill Grendel's mother?
Found an ancient heirloom sword in her armory
Character who challenged Beowulf's abilities
Unferth
With what things is the Geat warship loaded?
** Beowulf leaving for Denmark
Treasure, horses, war-gear
What did Beowulf do to Grendel's body after his fight with Mama G?
Decapitated him
What request does Beowulf make of Hrothgar as he prepares to fight Mama G?
1. Take care of his comrades
2. Send Hygelac the treasures he earned
3. Give Unferth Beowulf's own sword
What kept Beowulf from dying during his fight?
Chain mail armor (rich boy)
Legendary king of the Spear-Danes
All clans attended his funeral
Shield Sheafson
What four things does Beowulf tell Hrothgar and the Danes in lines 1826-1839?
1. They were treated well
2. Beowulf will help if they are threatened again
3. Hygelac will listen to Geats to help
4. Hrethric will have friends in Geatland