Anglo-Saxon Literature Test
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jweitzel2013 on September 21, 2011
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16 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Grendel | demon descended from Cain who preys on Hrothgar's warriors |
| Aeschere | Hrothgar's trusted adviser |
| Wiglaf | young Geat who helps Beowulf fight the dragon; the only Geat who doesn't run away |
| Ecgtheow | Beowulf's father, Hygelac's brother-in-law, and Hrothgar's friend |
| Hygelac | Beowulf's uncle; king of the Geats |
| Breca | Beowulf's childhood friend, whom he defeated in a swimming match |
| Herot | translates to heart |
| Hrunting | Beowulf's sword |
| Unferth | a Danish warrior who is jealous of Beowulf |
| Hrothgar | king of the Danes |
| Lyric Poem | first person expression of thoughts and feelings |
| Epic Poem | long narrative poetry |
| (1.) hero (of noble birth) (2.) events and challenges are of national (cultural) importance (3.) formal dictation (and serious word choice) (4.) supernatural events | Characteristics of Epic Poem (4) |
| scop | an old english poet |
| kenning | A compound expression in Old English and Old Norse poetry with metaphorical meaning |
| caesura | complete pause in a line of poetry |
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