Across
- 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
Down
- 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