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122 Cards in this Set
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Battle-sweat is an example of what type of literary device? |
Kenning |
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Who is the king of the Danes? |
King Hrothgar |
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For what reason is Beowulf coming to help the Danes? |
Hrothgar aided Beowulf's father in the past. |
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How does Unferth challenge Beowulf? |
By revealing the story of his losing a race at sea to Brecca. |
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How does Beowulf restore his honor following Unferth's challenge? |
Explains that he was too busy killing nine sea creatures to win the race against Brecca. |
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How does Beowulf restore his honor following Unferth's challenge? |
Explains that he was too busy killing nine sea creatures to win the race against Brecca. |
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Why can Grendel not touch Hrothgar's throne? |
Because it is protected by God, and Grendel is a descendant of Cain, the first murderer who was exiled from heaven. |
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How does Beowulf restore his honor following Unferth's challenge? |
Explains that he was too busy killing nine sea creatures to win the race against Brecca. |
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Why can Grendel not touch Hrothgar's throne? |
Because it is protected by God, and Grendel is a descendant of Cain, the first murderer who was exiled from heaven. |
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List a minimum of two descriptors of an epic poem. |
Very long; narrative; on a serious subject; composed in a lofty style; tells a story of a hero |
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How were epic poems originally spread? |
Oral tradition |
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How were epic poems originally spread? |
Oral tradition |
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To begin in media res of a story means what? |
In the middle of the action. |
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How were epic poems originally spread? |
Oral tradition |
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To begin in media res of a story means what? |
In the middle of the action. |
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According to the first epic hero trait, what type of person does not usually become an epic hero? |
Commoners |
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How were epic poems originally spread? |
Oral tradition |
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To begin in media res of a story means what? |
In the middle of the action. |
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According to the first epic hero trait, what type of person does not usually become an epic hero? |
Commoners |
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What year was the text of Beowulf originally recorded? |
700 AD |
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How were epic poems originally spread? |
Oral tradition |
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To begin in media res of a story means what? |
In the middle of the action. |
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According to the first epic hero trait, what type of person does not usually become an epic hero? |
Commoners |
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What year was the text of Beowulf originally recorded? |
700 AD |
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"Proclaiming that he'd go to that famous king, would sail across the sea to Hrothgar..." Which and pic hero trait does this reveal? |
Travels over a vast settingS |
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"Proclaiming that he'd go to that famous king, would sail across the sea to Hrothgar..." Which and pic hero trait does this reveal? |
Travels over a vast setting. |
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Are all epic heroes good? |
Not all of them. |
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What is the second instance of Beowulf "traveling a vast setting" to act as an epic hero? |
His traveling to the underworld of Grendel's mother's lair to fight her and save Hrothgar's friend. |
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What is the second instance of Beowulf "traveling a vast setting" to act as an epic hero? |
His traveling to the underworld of Grendel's mother's lair to fight her and save Hrothgar's friend. |
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How long had Grendel terrorized Herot prior to Beowulf arriving? |
Twelve winters of grief for Hrothgar... (line 62) |
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"The nobleman's son then passed / the steep rocky cliffs, the narrow path, / the narrow single-file path, an unknown way, / precipitous headlands, the homes of many water-monsters." What poetic device is used in this passage? |
Variation |
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In literature, a character that directly contrasts another is called what? |
Foil |
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In literature, a character that directly contrasts another is called what? |
Foil |
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"He commits the deed because he knows they need doing. The fame and rewards that he receives are only a matter of course, not the reason for completing his quests." Which epic hero trait does this describe? |
Trait 6: Humility |
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In literature, a character that directly contrasts another is called what? |
Foil |
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"He commits the deed because he knows they need doing. The fame and rewards that he receives are only a matter of course, not the reason for completing his quests." Which epic hero trait does this describe? |
Trait 6: Humility |
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The text of Beowful often shows which two types of spiritual belief, often in the same line? |
Norse pagan and Christianity |
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In literature, a character that directly contrasts another is called what? |
Foil |
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"He commits the deed because he knows they need doing. The fame and rewards that he receives are only a matter of course, not the reason for completing his quests." Which epic hero trait does this describe? |
Trait 6: Humility |
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The text of Beowful often shows which two types of spiritual belief, often in the same line? |
Norse pagan and Christianity |
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Name one of the changes that stories originally shared in the oral tradition usually face when/if it was written down. |
Mistakes in translation; misunderstanding of out of date slang; political correctness; intentional changes in the text |
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In literature, a character that directly contrasts another is called what? |
Foil |
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"He commits the deed because he knows they need doing. The fame and rewards that he receives are only a matter of course, not the reason for completing his quests." Which epic hero trait does this describe? |
Trait 6: Humility |
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The text of Beowful often shows which two types of spiritual belief, often in the same line? |
Norse pagan and Christianity |
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Name one of the changes that stories originally shared in the oral tradition usually face when/if it was written down. |
Mistakes in translation; misunderstanding of out of date slang; political correctness; intentional changes in the text |
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"he who had once ruled / was furled in fire and had to face the worst." What poetic device is this an example of? |
Alliteration |
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In literature, a character that directly contrasts another is called what? |
Foil |
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"He commits the deed because he knows they need doing. The fame and rewards that he receives are only a matter of course, not the reason for completing his quests." Which epic hero trait does this describe? |
Trait 6: Humility |
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The text of Beowful often shows which two types of spiritual belief, often in the same line? |
Norse pagan and Christianity |
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Name one of the changes that stories originally shared in the oral tradition usually face when/if it was written down. |
Mistakes in translation; misunderstanding of out of date slang; political correctness; intentional changes in the text |
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"he who had once ruled / was furled in fire and had to face the worst." What poetic device is this an example of? |
Alliteration |
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What is another way to describe a boast, as it was given in Anglo-Saxon times? |
A pledge or a promise. |
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In literature, a character that directly contrasts another is called what? |
Foil |
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"He commits the deed because he knows they need doing. The fame and rewards that he receives are only a matter of course, not the reason for completing his quests." Which epic hero trait does this describe? |
Trait 6: Humility |
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The text of Beowful often shows which two types of spiritual belief, often in the same line? |
Norse pagan and Christianity |
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Name one of the changes that stories originally shared in the oral tradition usually face when/if it was written down. |
Mistakes in translation; misunderstanding of out of date slang; political correctness; intentional changes in the text |
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"he who had once ruled / was furled in fire and had to face the worst." What poetic device is this an example of? |
Alliteration |
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What is another way to describe a boast, as it was given in Anglo-Saxon times? |
A pledge or a promise. |
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What decision does Beowulf make in regards to his fighting Grendel that demonstrates that he is capable of deeds of great strength and courage? |
He decides not to use any weapons in his battle against Grendel. |
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In literature, a character that directly contrasts another is called what? |
Foil |
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"He commits the deed because he knows they need doing. The fame and rewards that he receives are only a matter of course, not the reason for completing his quests." Which epic hero trait does this describe? |
Trait 6: Humility |
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The text of Beowful often shows which two types of spiritual belief, often in the same line? |
Norse pagan and Christianity |
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Name one of the changes that stories originally shared in the oral tradition usually face when/if it was written down. |
Mistakes in translation; misunderstanding of out of date slang; political correctness; intentional changes in the text |
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"he who had once ruled / was furled in fire and had to face the worst." What poetic device is this an example of? |
Alliteration |
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What is another way to describe a boast, as it was given in Anglo-Saxon times? |
A pledge or a promise. |
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What decision does Beowulf make in regards to his fighting Grendel that demonstrates that he is capable of deeds of great strength and courage? |
He decides not to use any weapons in his battle against Grendel. |
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What trophy does Beowulf leave behind in Herot's mead-hall following his successful defeat of Grendel? |
Grendel's arm |
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In literature, a character that directly contrasts another is called what? |
Foil |
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"He commits the deed because he knows they need doing. The fame and rewards that he receives are only a matter of course, not the reason for completing his quests." Which epic hero trait does this describe? |
Trait 6: Humility |
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The text of Beowful often shows which two types of spiritual belief, often in the same line? |
Norse pagan and Christianity |
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Name one of the changes that stories originally shared in the oral tradition usually face when/if it was written down. |
Mistakes in translation; misunderstanding of out of date slang; political correctness; intentional changes in the text |
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"he who had once ruled / was furled in fire and had to face the worst." What poetic device is this an example of? |
Alliteration |
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What is another way to describe a boast, as it was given in Anglo-Saxon times? |
A pledge or a promise. |
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What decision does Beowulf make in regards to his fighting Grendel that demonstrates that he is capable of deeds of great strength and courage? |
He decides not to use any weapons in his battle against Grendel. |
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What trophy does Beowulf leave behind in Herot's mead-hall following his successful defeat of Grendel? |
Grendel's arm |
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What is exchanged between cultures via invasions? |
Technology, religion, government |
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In literature, a character that directly contrasts another is called what? |
Foil |
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"He commits the deed because he knows they need doing. The fame and rewards that he receives are only a matter of course, not the reason for completing his quests." Which epic hero trait does this describe? |
Trait 6: Humility |
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The text of Beowful often shows which two types of spiritual belief, often in the same line? |
Norse pagan and Christianity |
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Name one of the changes that stories originally shared in the oral tradition usually face when/if it was written down. |
Mistakes in translation; misunderstanding of out of date slang; political correctness; intentional changes in the text |
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"he who had once ruled / was furled in fire and had to face the worst." What poetic device is this an example of? |
Alliteration |
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What is another way to describe a boast, as it was given in Anglo-Saxon times? |
A pledge or a promise. |
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What decision does Beowulf make in regards to his fighting Grendel that demonstrates that he is capable of deeds of great strength and courage? |
He decides not to use any weapons in his battle against Grendel. |
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What trophy does Beowulf leave behind in Herot's mead-hall following his successful defeat of Grendel? |
Grendel's arm |
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What is exchanged between cultures via invasions? |
Technology, religion, government |
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A professional or semi-professional tribal poet who celebrated cultural values by singing epics on occasions of great ceremony and festivity was called what? |
Scop |
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In literature, a character that directly contrasts another is called what? |
Foil |
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This poetic device reminds the audience of important facts, and allows the poet to present an event from multiple perspectives. |
Variation |
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"He commits the deed because he knows they need doing. The fame and rewards that he receives are only a matter of course, not the reason for completing his quests." Which epic hero trait does this describe? |
Trait 6: Humility |
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The text of Beowful often shows which two types of spiritual belief, often in the same line? |
Norse pagan and Christianity |
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Name one of the changes that stories originally shared in the oral tradition usually face when/if it was written down. |
Mistakes in translation; misunderstanding of out of date slang; political correctness; intentional changes in the text |
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"he who had once ruled / was furled in fire and had to face the worst." What poetic device is this an example of? |
Alliteration |
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What is another way to describe a boast, as it was given in Anglo-Saxon times? |
A pledge or a promise. |
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What decision does Beowulf make in regards to his fighting Grendel that demonstrates that he is capable of deeds of great strength and courage? |
He decides not to use any weapons in his battle against Grendel. |
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What trophy does Beowulf leave behind in Herot's mead-hall following his successful defeat of Grendel? |
Grendel's arm |
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What is exchanged between cultures via invasions? |
Technology, religion, government |
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A professional or semi-professional tribal poet who celebrated cultural values by singing epics on occasions of great ceremony and festivity was called what? |
Scop |
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In literature, a character that directly contrasts another is called what? |
Foil |
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This poetic device reminds the audience of important facts, and allows the poet to present an event from multiple perspectives. |
Variation |
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If Beowulf is an archetype of an epic hero, what is Grendel an archetype of? |
Archetypal villain |
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"He commits the deed because he knows they need doing. The fame and rewards that he receives are only a matter of course, not the reason for completing his quests." Which epic hero trait does this describe? |
Trait 6: Humility |
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The text of Beowful often shows which two types of spiritual belief, often in the same line? |
Norse pagan and Christianity |
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Name one of the changes that stories originally shared in the oral tradition usually face when/if it was written down. |
Mistakes in translation; misunderstanding of out of date slang; political correctness; intentional changes in the text |
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"he who had once ruled / was furled in fire and had to face the worst." What poetic device is this an example of? |
Alliteration |
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What is another way to describe a boast, as it was given in Anglo-Saxon times? |
A pledge or a promise. |
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What decision does Beowulf make in regards to his fighting Grendel that demonstrates that he is capable of deeds of great strength and courage? |
He decides not to use any weapons in his battle against Grendel. |
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What trophy does Beowulf leave behind in Herot's mead-hall following his successful defeat of Grendel? |
Grendel's arm |
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What is exchanged between cultures via invasions? |
Technology, religion, government |
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A professional or semi-professional tribal poet who celebrated cultural values by singing epics on occasions of great ceremony and festivity was called what? |
Scop |
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In literature, a character that directly contrasts another is called what? |
Foil |
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This poetic device reminds the audience of important facts, and allows the poet to present an event from multiple perspectives. |
Variation |
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If Beowulf is an archetype of an epic hero, what is Grendel an archetype of? |
Archetypal villain |
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In 1066, William the Conqueror becomes the English king, marking the end of what period? |
The Anglo-Saxon Period |
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"He commits the deed because he knows they need doing. The fame and rewards that he receives are only a matter of course, not the reason for completing his quests." Which epic hero trait does this describe? |
Trait 6: Humility |
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The text of Beowful often shows which two types of spiritual belief, often in the same line? |
Norse pagan and Christianity |
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Name one of the changes that stories originally shared in the oral tradition usually face when/if it was written down. |
Mistakes in translation; misunderstanding of out of date slang; political correctness; intentional changes in the text |
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"he who had once ruled / was furled in fire and had to face the worst." What poetic device is this an example of? |
Alliteration |
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What is another way to describe a boast, as it was given in Anglo-Saxon times? |
A pledge or a promise. |
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What decision does Beowulf make in regards to his fighting Grendel that demonstrates that he is capable of deeds of great strength and courage? |
He decides not to use any weapons in his battle against Grendel. |
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What trophy does Beowulf leave behind in Herot's mead-hall following his successful defeat of Grendel? |
Grendel's arm |
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What is exchanged between cultures via invasions? |
Technology, religion, government |
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A professional or semi-professional tribal poet who celebrated cultural values by singing epics on occasions of great ceremony and festivity was called what? |
Scop |
