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Beowulf
Grendel
Anglo-Saxon Period
The Dragon
100
The man-monster is a descendant of cain, he attacks heoret after hearing the sound of revelry there.
Who is Grendel
100
Naegling
What sword does he bring ?
100
Grendel slaughters more danes and feeds on their corpses after tearing them limb from limb
What does Grendel do every night?
100
A long narrative poem that deals ''larger than life 'heroes
What is an epic poem?
100
A thief stole a piece of his treasure
Why does the dragon get angry?
200
He is the son the scyld shefing , and a strong kin in his own right.
Who is Beowulf
200
11
How many men does Beowulf bring to fight the dragon
200
He is a monster with a substantial portion of humanity.
Is Grendel the human?
200
Traveling singers (bards) who told stories.
What is a scop?
200
All the warriors start to run away.
Why does wiglaf lecture Beowulf's men during the battle with the dragon?
300
5
How many principal characters are in Beowulf?
300
Wiglaf
Who stays with Beowulf and ultimately defeats the dragon?
300
Grendels head and the sword
What Beowulf takes as a souvenir of his victory over Grendel's mother?
300
Scandinavia
Where is Beowulf from?
300
It is burned and placed in a stone burial mound by the seas.
What is done with Beowulf's body at the end?
400
A young kinsman and retainer of Beowulf who helps him in the fight against the dragon while all of the other warriors run away
Who is wiglaf ?
400
Edgetho
Who is Beowulf father?
400
to avenge her sons death.
Why does Grendel's mother come to herot?
400
449.A.D
When did the Anglo-Saxon arrive in England
400
The people bury it with Beowulf's ashes.
What happens to the dragons treasure?
500
An ancient , powerful serpent, the dragon guards a horde of treasure in a hidden mound.
Who is the dragon in the story?
500
The dragon
Who kills Beowulf ?
500
He is protected by god
Why Grendel doesen't attack Hrothgar?
500
Monks
who most likely wrote Beowulf?
500
A fire breathing dragon.
What causes Beowulf leave retirement and fight?