Beowulf Flashcards
Grendel was a descendant of this person who had killed his brother
Cain
The name of the Hall where Grendel attack
Heorot
The name of the king of Danes
Hrothgar
Beowulf come to help the king fight Grendel with how many men
14
The name of the king for whom Beowulf originally worked before he come to fight Grendel
Hygelac
When Beowulf men attacked Grendel why couldn’t they do anything
Spell on him
How did Beowulf defeat Grendel
pulled off his arm
Why was Grendel mother more dangerous
women
Name of the sword used to fight Grendel
Hrunting
How long did it take Beowulf to float down to Grendel moms home
about a day
What protected Beowulf
chain mail
Beowulf sword used on Grendel mom was compared to what
icicle
How many men did it take to carry Grendel’s head
4
How long did Grendel rein before the dragon
50
What was the grave the dragon live in
Barrow
Where did the dragon bit Beowulf
neck
Who was Beowulf’s friend
Wigolf
Name of the sword used against the dragon
Naegling
What did Beowulf want to do with the treasure
disperse to men
What did Beowulf give to his friend to make him king when Beowulf died
Golden collar
where was the treasure before Beowulf died
Haronesses
The name of the national group Beowulf come from
Geat
What happened to Beowulf’s body when he died
Cremation
Who did Beowulf first fight
Grendel
