Beowulf Notes Flashcards
Who is Hrothgar’s father?
Healfdane
Who is Beowulf’s uncle and King of Geats?
Higlac
How strong is Beowulf?
He is the strongest man in the world
How many Geats did Beowulf bring with him?
14 soldiers
What are the soldiers of Hrothgar called?
Wulfgars
How many giants have Beowulf put in chains?
5 monsters
Why does Beowulf want to fight Grendel without weapons?
Because he wants to let God decide who dies
If Beowulf dies, what does he want to happen to his belongings?
Mail returned to Higlac
Where did Higlac get the mail from?
Hrethel
Who is the former King of the Geats and Higlac’s father?
Hrethel
Where did Hrethel get the mail from?
Wayland, a famous blacksmith and musician
Who is Beowulf’s father, who killed Hathlaf, a wulfing warrior?
Edgetho
Who is Hrothgar’s older brother?
Hergar
What did Hrothgar buy Edgetho’s quarrel with?
wergild
What happens when Grendel sees men?
his heart laughs
Who are terrified of Grendel?
the Danes
Why couldn’t the warriors’ blades scratch Grendel?
he’s covered by spells
What is fighting Beowulf compared to fighting?
Almighty God
As proof as his victory against Grendel, what did Beowulf do?
Tore is arm, claw, and shoulder and hanged it from the rafters in Herot
Who does Grendel’s mother kill?
Hrothgar’s closest friend, Esher
What does Grendel mother take with her that is Grendel’s?
his claw
Where do the monsters live?
Lake of Fire
If Beowulf defeats Grendel’s mother, what is his reward?
ancient treasure
Where does Grendel’s mother take Beowulf?
to her throne with a host of sea
How do Beowulf and her fight?
they wrestle
What saved Beowulf from Grendel’s mother?
his mail and holy god
What does Beowulf kill Grendel’s mother with?
magic sword
After Beowulf kill Grendel’s mother, what does he take with him?
Grendel’s head
How many men does it take to carry Grendel’s head?
4 men
Who is Hrothgar’s queen?
Welthow
After Beowulf returns home to the Geats, what happens?
He becomes their king
How long did Beowulf rule in peace and prosperity?
50 years
Why does a fire-breathing dragon terrorize the Geats?
Someone took his cup that belong to his treasure
When going against the fire-breathing dragon, one was the only one to stand beside him?
Wiglaf, son of Wexstan
What does Beowulf ask for after his death?
A tomb of necklaces, rings, and armor
Who does Beowulf make King before he dies?
Wiglaf
How many days did the Geats spend building the monument for Beowulf?
10 days
How many warriors encircle the monument proclaiming Beowulf’s greatness?
12 warriors
