Begins with H | Beowulf Bad Guys | Kennings | Beowulf's Life | Poetic Devices |
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Heorot
The mead hall attacked by Grendel.
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Grendel
Demon descended from Cain that preys on Hrothgar's warriors in Heorot.
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The ocean
Whale-road
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Ecgtheow
Beowulf's father.
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Kenning
"Battle-sweat"
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Hrothgar
King of the Danes when Beowulf arrives.
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Grendel's mother
Her terrorization of Heorot is explained by her desire for vengeance.
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Armor
War-gear
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Geatland
The kingdom Beowulf was from.
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Alliteration
"Showed sea-cliffs shining"
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Hrunting
Sword given to Beowulf by Unferth.
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The Dragon
The last monster that Beowulf slays
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Warriors
Shield bearers
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50 years.
Length of time Beowulf ruled the Geats.
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Simile
"She flew like a bird"
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Hygelac
Beowulf's uncle and king of the Geats.
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Beowulf's excuse for losing the race Breca.
Sea Monsters
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Rib cage
Bone-cage
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Nægling
Name of the sword Beowulf used to fight the dragon
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Synecdoche
Using keel to represent a ship
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