Beowulf character list
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gleequinnfinn on December 11, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Beowulf | Geatish hero, defeates Grendel |
| Hrothgar | king of the Danes, builds Herot |
| Herot | the mead-hall Grendel attacks |
| Grendel | demon, prays on warriors |
| Grendel's mother | swamp hag |
| The dragon | an ancient serpent, guards treasure |
| Halfdane | Beow's son, father of Hrothgar |
| Unferth | Danish warrior, jeleous of Beowulf |
| Hygelac | Beowulf's uncle, king of the Geats |
| Hygd | Hygelac's wife |
| Wiglaf | young kingsman, helps defeat dragon |
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