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The Vikings or the norsemen were a group of people who lived and thrived between 793-1066 CE. They hail from Scandenavian countries like Denmark, Iceland and Norway. Although Vikings were primarily farmers and traders a small percentage of Vikings raided. Due to the Vikings having advances in technology- the longboats- they were able to travel and raid spreading their heritage and leaving behind a legacy that has largely influenced modern Europe. The Vikings had an impact on modern technology,…

Beowulf, the great warrior, dies in battle protecting his territory of Scandinavia at the age of 70. His life full of three agons with successful outcomes. Unferth, a Anglo-Saxon soldier, stated the Beowulf was a kind fearless warrior who had saved the Geats in their time of need. Before his death, Beowulf lived his life as a king for fifty years. He died at the dragon’s tower. His greatest accomplishments are saving the Danish community from the monsters. He also saved his people, Geats, from…

In the poem Beowulf, we meet Beowulf and we follow his journey to the swamplands to defeat Grendel and his mother. His successes cause great joy throughout Geatland and his fame spreads like wildfire. The king and queen, Hygelac and Hygd welcome and praise him for his accomplishments. When the king dies Beowulf becomes king and rules successfully for 50 years. His reign has no complications until a thief enrages a dragon. The dragon then causes massive destruction in Geatland and Beowulf is…

The Vikings were crazy people who stole and killed people; or were they? The Vikings were people from Scandinavia who sailed around the North Atlantic raiding, trading and spreading their culture. They made it known that they were great seamen, explores, and warriors because of their advanced navigation, spreading of economics, and warfare. The Vikings may seem as if they were terrible people, but had a significant impact on the world. The Viking age was a period from the late 8th century to…

The Heorot Beowulf is the story of a hero who aides King Hrothgar in his quest to defend his prized possession, the Heorot. This origins of the Heorot are relatively unknown, only that Hrothgar built it in order to display his immense wealth and power. Questions have been raised as to who influenced the Danish architecture of the Heorot and where the Heorot could have potentially been located. The Heorot had many grand exterior features to display its importance and significance. The building…

Mohmed 1 Alharth Mohmed Professor Sherry Sharifian GOVT - 2306 April 25, 2017 Local Control Local Control is playing a significant role in benefit and secures the citizens, and it benefits the citizens more than the state government does. 1 As Rinaldi says, "Local governments are far superior to state governments in their ability to communicate with, aggregate feedback from and respond to issues raised by local constituents in areas like public education, zoning, fire codes and traffic…

It had been a particular wretched winter when3 Beowulf had had begun his kingship. The Geats looked up to him greatly after his incredible defeat of Grendel and his mother. As Beowulf prepared to address the Geats in Highmoon, they gather anxiously awaiting the news. Beowulf’s clear voice reverberated around the whole hall, as the people quieted. “Today we shall discuss what is to be done in the upcoming moon. I want only the hardiest men to take the task of hunting. This winter has made wise…

The epic poem "Beowulf", translated by Burton Raffel, tells of the many great kings encompassed in Denmark and Geatland. It describes the loyalty and profound bond relation between the king and his followers. Yet, malice can still find a way to the king's power and destroy all he has ever stood for. When everyone stands hopeless and frightened Beowulf comes to restore the kingdom's peace. In "Beowulf", the ambitious mentality, courageousness, and confidence of Beowulf grant him a distinct and…

Indexicality of language and style-shifting in Kebab Norwegian “Kebab Norwegian” is traced to “Kebab Svenska” (Kebab Swedish, now “Rinkebysvenska”) and was imported to Norway in the mid-1990s. Kebab Norwegian was rapidly adopted by the media and by word of mouth, and generally refers to the vernacular, the most relaxed and least conscious way of speaking, Norwegian amongst young people with and without immigrant background in the multilingual urban spaces of Oslo. The term was first coined in…

The death of the dragon by the hand of Beowulf and Wiglaf was justified and was for the greater good. Although many people would consider it as being a “wrong action”, he was doing it for the better being of his people and the financial state of his country. Back then it was important for the King to leave his people with some sort of financial stability and it also determined whether or not he was a good King. Beowulf was entitled to kill the dragon because he wanted to leave his country…