Beowulf

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Across
  1. 3. the central character of an epic
  2. 6. the only loyal soldier of Beowulf who helped him kill the dragon and took over after the death of Beowulf
  3. 9. the middle of things
  4. 10. poems about a traditional or historical hero
  5. 13. the values of his culture and historical background
  6. 14. recounts adventures of a legendary hero
  7. 15. big and solid; bulky
  8. 16. at what time of day did Grendel go to Herot
  9. 18. cursed devil/monster
  10. 23. shares certain literary or formal characteristics
  11. 24. written about heroes
  12. 25. Beowulf's lord and uncle
  13. 26. sword
  14. 28. a long, dangerous journey or mission undertaken by the epic hero
  15. 29. strongest of Geats
Down
  1. 1. comfort; relief
  2. 2. the towns mead hall
  3. 4. father of Hrothgar
  4. 5. making twisting and turning motions
  5. 7. a devilish female creature; she wolf
  6. 8. these actions demonstrate the hero's courage, strength, or virtue and make up most of the action in the narrative
  7. 11. Danish king
  8. 12. the hero receives help from a god or another supernatural force
  9. 17. a larger than life character
  10. 19. compensation for a wrong
  11. 20. disgusting
  12. 21. Beowulf's father
  13. 22. warrior who had questioned Beowulf's bravery before the battle w/ Grendel
  14. 27. purify; cleanse