beowulf Flashcards
what was the name of the king?
Hrothgar
what was the name of the monster?
Grendel
What was the name of the hall that was terrorized by Grendel?
Herot
Who did they call to get rid of Grendel?
Beowulf
Who was Hrothgar king of?
king of the danes
what does cousin mean in this epic?
relative
Who is beowulf’s “cousin and king”
Higlac
who is Hrethel
Beowulf’s granfather, former king of the geats
Who is Edgetho
Beowulf’s father
who comes to the hall to avenge Grendel
his mother
Where does Beowulf defeat Grendel’s mother
in a swamp where she lives
Who did Beowulf have a contest with, and what was the contest
brecca, swimming
What are some epic traits of Beowulf
courageous, skilled in battle, confident
Who is Hrothgar’s queen
Welthow
Who’s son is Hrothgar
Healfdane
What is Beowulf promised if he defeats Grendel
his ship will sail home with it’s treasure holds full
What is left behind of Grendel in Herot
his arm
what spell had grendel cast
one that dulled all mens blades
Beowulf is called upon a second time to defeat grendels mother, and what is he offered if he succeeds
ancient treasure
Beowulf dies battling what
dragon
where is beowulf heir to the throne
land of the geats
What happened at beowulfs last fight
his armor and sword failed him
who stays behind to help Beowulf
wiglaf, son of wexton
what does beowulf tell wiglaf
to take the treasure and lead his people, and to build him a tomb at the edge of the water/cliff so everyone will be able to remember him, he is buried wight the dragons treasure
