Beowulf

3. A conventional metaphoric name for something, esp in Old Norse and Old English poetry, such as mankind's enemy used to describe Grendel
4. An alcoholic drink made of honey, spices, and water, drunk in ancient time
8. It is in it that the people gather to feast, socialize, and listen to the scop bard perform. In Beowulf it is called Heorot
11. He is warrior and herald to Hrothgar, king of the Danes.
14. King of the Danes, who accepts Beowulf's help against Grendel
15. Hero who defeats Grendel
16. Geatland, a kingdom rather than a country, is found in an area now encompassed by modern day __________.
19. Grendel’s mother seeks _____ on Heorot for the death of her son
23. The use in speech or writing of several words close together which all begin with the same letter or sound.
24. He was a king of the Geats according to the poem Beowulf.
25. The Anglo-saxon name for the poet or bard or minstrel

1. In his __________swimming competition with
2. One of Beowulf's kinsmen and thanes, is the only warrior brave enough to help the hero in his fight against the dragon.
5. It is a weapon with a handle and a long sharp blade.
6. She is wife to King Hrothgar of the Danes in Beowulf
7. Someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
9. From his battle with Grendel, Beowulf takes Grendel’s _____ as a trophy
10. It is a large area of fresh water, surrounded by land. Grendel's mother lives in its bottom
12. Beowulf did become king and ruled his people well for _____ years.
13. number of years Grendel terrorizes Herot
17. It has wings and claws, and breathes out fire. This type of creature is Beowulf's end
18. Modern-day location of Heorot
20. Beowulf is an _____ poem.
21. Beowulf’s clan is called the _____
22. Beowulf had killed sea monsters
26. A pause in a line of Old English poetry