Across
- 1. The specific item (often called a flagon or cup) stolen from the dragon's hoard that sparks its rage.
- 4. The only loyal thane who stays to help the aging king fight the dragon while others flee.
- 7. The King of the Geats and Beowulf's uncle who welcomes him home from Denmark.
Down
- 2. The runaway slave who accidentally wakes the dragon by stealing a golden cup from its hoard.
- 3. The number of years Beowulf rules Geatland in peace before the dragon appears.
- 5. The poisonous substance from the dragon's bite that ultimately causes Beowulf's death.
- 6. The ancient burial mound or "stone-hall" where the dragon guards its treasure.