25-26 Unit 1: Anglo-Saxon Unit Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 2. Famous Anglo-Saxon burial site in England, notable for artifacts and treasure.
  2. 4. Reference to a story, character, or idea from the Bible in literature.
  3. 8. Figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something not literally applicable.
  4. 10. Missionary sent by Pope Gregory to convert Anglo-Saxons to Christianity.
  5. 13. The mead hall built by Hrothgar, where Grendel attacks.
  6. 14. Pause or break in a line of poetry, often indicated by punctuation or natural speech rhythm.
  7. 15. Fate.
  8. 16. Figurative expression or compound metaphor used in Anglo-Saxon poetry (e.g., “whale-road” for sea).
  9. 18. “Man price”; a substitute for violence.
  10. 20. Sound that causes Grendel pain coming from Herot
  11. 22. Comes from the Latin word paganus, meaning “country dweller”; refers to polytheism or worship of multiple gods.
  12. 25. Germanic code of loyalty.
  13. 28. Prehistoric monument in England, often associated with Celts and ritual practices.
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  1. 1. One of the Germanic tribes that settled in Britain; namesake of England.
  2. 3. Number of men Grendel killed on his first night attacking Herot.
  3. 5. Poet in oral culture who preserves history, entertains the court, spreads hero’s fame; memorized and preserved culture.
  4. 6. Ancient people of Europe, some of whom inhabited Britain before Roman occupation.
  5. 7. King of the Danes who builds Herot.
  6. 9. Original(?), earliest inhabitants who lived in Britain before the Anglo-Saxon invasion.
  7. 11. Monster in Beowulf who attacks Herot and kills warriors.
  8. 12. Repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words.
  9. 17. Long narrative poem that celebrates heroic deeds and events important to a culture.
  10. 19. People from ancient Rome who occupied Britain before the Anglo-Saxons, built roads, aqueducts, etc.
  11. 21. Central motif in Anglo-Saxon poetry, representing travel, danger, and adventure.
  12. 23. Collection of Old English poetry and riddles, including elegies and religious texts.
  13. 24. Puzzle or question in the form of a metaphor or allegory; often used in Anglo-Saxon literature.
  14. 26. Warrior who swears loyalty to the king.
  15. 27. Large hall where warriors gathered to eat, drink, and celebrate with their lord.