Beowulf Flashcards
when was the realm of King Hrothgar threatened?
507 AD
where did the story Beowulf take place?
I’m Denmark
what was hrothgars realm threatened from?
by the tormented demon Grendel.
when does Grendel attack?
during their celebrations
who does the reward that this Danish King is giving out to anyone who defeated the monster attract?
to Herot the brave Geat warrior Beowulf
what does Beowulf seek?
glory
what does Beowulf receive as a reward?
an old relic
what does sumptuous mean
splendid and expensive looking
what does despised mean
feel contempt or a deep repugnance for
define wailed
a prolonged high pitched cry of pain grow or anger
define hideous
ugly or disgusting to look at
define banquet
an elaborate and formal evening mean for many people often followed by speeches
define scabbard
a sheath for a blade of a sword or dagger, typically made out of leather or metal
define reveller
a person who is enjoying themselves in a lively and noisy way
