Beowulf Flashcards
1
Q
Hrothgar
A
King of Danes
2
Q
Wealthow
A
Hrothgars queen
3
Q
Beowulf
A
Hero of the Geats
4
Q
Grendel
A
Cannibal monster
5
Q
Hygelac
A
King of Geats
6
Q
Wiglaf
A
Chief follower of Beowulf
7
Q
Herot
A
The mead hall
8
Q
Unferth
A
Guy who mocks Beowulf
9
Q
Grendel’s mother seizes
A
Grendel’s arm and Aeschere, beloved advisor to the king
10
Q
Battle w G.mom
A
Kills with her own sword, which melts. Decapitates Grendel
11
Q
Role of females
A
Wealthow was a peace pledge from neighboring tribe, mother, brings honor to husband
12
Q
Dragon pissed bc
A
Someone steals a goblet from his mound
13
Q
European vs Chinese dragon
A
Evil menacing guard of gold to be conquered vs good helpful releaser of water to be revered
14
Q
Written by
A
Some Christian monk
