Beowulf

3. After her son's death, she seeks revenge on the Danes and battles Beowulf in her underwater lair.
6. A Danish warrior who initially doubts Beowulf's abilities but later offers him a sword to fight Grendel's mother.
7. A monstrous creature descended from Cain, who terrorizes Hrothgar's kingdom by attacking the mead hall at night.
8. Hrothgar's trusted advisor and friend who is killed by Grendel's mother, leading to Beowulf's quest to avenge his death.
11. Beowulf's father and a Geatish warrior. He is mentioned in the poem's opening lines and sets the stage for Beowulf's arrival in Denmark.
12. A loyal Geat warrior who assists Beowulf in the battle against the dragon.

1. Hrothgar's nephew, who is mentioned in passing and serves as a reminder of the complexity of Danish court relationships.
2. The epic's protagonist, a Geatish warrior who comes to aid the Danes and later becomes a king of the Geats.
4. Beowulf faces this creature in his final battle.
5. Hrothgar's queen, known for her graciousness and wisdom.
9. The Danish king who is troubled by the attacks of the monster Grendel.
10. Beowulf's uncle and king of the Geats.