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1
Q

Unferth

A

A Dane

Thinking Beowulf is boasting

2
Q

Herot

A

Mead hall of the Danes

3
Q

Onela

A

Brother of Onthere

Seized the throne of sweden

4
Q

Grendel

A

A monster

Kin of Cain

5
Q

Onthere

A

King of Sweden

Has three sons

6
Q

Hrothgar

A

King of the Danes

7
Q

Wextan

A

Weglaf’s father

8
Q

Hrunting

A

Beowulf’s sword

9
Q

Wyrd

A

Fate

Destiny

10
Q

Hygelac

A

King of the Geats

11
Q

Dragon

A

Angry about stolen cup

Burning and killing Geats

12
Q

Beowulf

A

Mightiest warrior of the Geats

King of Geatland

13
Q

Wiglag

A

Wextan’s son

Beowulf’s loyal shield bearer

14
Q

Grendel’s Mother

A

Sea witch

Mad about Beowulf hurting/killing Grendel

15
Q

Edgetho

A

Beowulf’s father