Beowulf Practice Questions

The story was first written down in old english. Many people in Britain are also descended from the people in anglo saxon culture.

An epic poem

Grendel is a spirit of pure evil, descended from the evil spirit that cursed Cain to murder Abel.

Hrothgar's throne is protected by God. Grendel is related to Cain. Beowulf repeatedly states that he is protected by God.

A kenning is a compound group of metaphorical words that represents another word.

They worship stone gods. Beowulf follows the belief of no afterlife. The emphasis of fate.

King of the Danesm builder of Herot. He had once befriended Beowulf's father.

Beowulf's friend who raced across the ocean with him and ultimately getting separated.

One of the Danes who killed his brothers for the throne and attempted to embarrass Beowulf by bringing up his foolish past.

The only Geat who stayed with Beowulf in his final battle. He was given the throne because of this.

Beowulf's father and a friend of Hrothgar

Beowulf's uncle and king of the Geats

It is one of the only times we see a woman's role in Anglo Saxon culture. She follows traditional roles and serves the king first, then her warriors, then Beowulf last.