Beowulf Flashcards
What is a kenning?
A replaced noun w/ a couple of words to describe the noun
What is alliteration?
Repetition of initial sounds of words
Who is the King of the Danes?
Hrothgar
Who was the powerful demon who was also a descendant of Cain?
Grendel
Who offered to help the Danes?
Beowulf
Why are Beowulf’s warriors unable to help him defeat Grendel?
Grendel scorns weapons or have no effect
How does Beowulf wound Grendel?
He splits his shoulders with his bare hands
What does Beowulf keep as proof of his victory over Grendel?
He brings the arm to hang on the wall
Why does Grendel’s mother attack Herot?
She wanted revenge for her son
What 2 things did Beowulf bring to Hrothgar?
Grendel’s head and the sword he killed Grendel’s mother with
How does Hygleac reward Beowulf?
The best sword and treasure from the Geats
How long does Beowulf rule the kingdom after Hygleac’s death?
50 winters (years)
Who created the barrow?
A thief who was a runaway slave
How does Beowulf die?
He gets bitten by the dragon and his arm has venom/poison in it
Where does he die?
He dies looking at his treasury
