Across
- 1. the second Danish warrior king known for his generosity and loyal companions
- 5. Geat warrior and hero of the story
- 11. Danish princess that marries King Finn, mentioned in the song about the Danes vs. the Frisians
- 12. the third Danish warrior king who had four children
- 13. sword that Beowulf tries to use to kill Grendel's mother
- 14. Beowulf's sword that fails him during his battle with the dragon
- 15. Beowulf's friend who competes against him in the swimming match
- 16. Danish man who attempts to dishonor Beowulf by bringing up a swimming contest Beowulf lost
- 17. the hero who kills a dragon in the poem sung after Beowulf's victory over Grendel
- 19. grand hall built by Hrothgar
Down
- 2. the only one of Beowulf's companions to defend him during his battle against the dragon
- 3. herald and guard for Hrothgar
- 4. queen of the Danes, wife of Hrothgar
- 6. king of the Danes, builds Heorot Hall
- 7. king of the Geats when Beowulf is helping the Danes
- 8. daughter of King Hrothgar, engaged to Ingeld the Heathobard
- 9. female creature who lives underwater and is beheaded by Beowulf
- 10. the first Danish warrior king known for conquering many lands
- 13. the bad king whose evil deeds are told in the poem sung after Beowulf's defeat over Grendel
- 18. creature that guards a treasure hoard