What is the foremost of halls under heaven?
Herot
Why does grendel attack herot?
he is jealous of the danes lifestyle
Why is Hrothgar concerned about the arrival of Beowulf?
he wants credit for the things he's done and doesnt want beowulf to get credit.
How does Beowulf kill grendel?
he cuts off his claw.
what does Hrothgar give Beowulf?
Helmet, Sword, 8 horses
Describe chapter 18
All men feast on wine, having no idea of the danger thats about to come
Who was Esher?
Hrothgar's closest friend
What does Hrothgar ask of Beowulf?
to find grendel's mother and kill her
Describe the lake.
water is bloody and bubbling
What presents does Beowulf give Higlac?
all the presents hrothgar gave him
What presents does Beowulf give Higd?
a golden collar, three horses, and a necklace.
What is Beowulf's position in Geatland?
he is king.
Summarize Beowulf's last words to Wiglaf
he asks wiglaf to lead his people and for himself to be burned at his funeral.
what is mead
a drink of honey and water
what is hrunting
Unferth's sword given to Beowulf
Who is welthow
Hrothgar's wife, queen of the danes
Who is Higlac
kind of the Geats, beowulf's uncle.
Who is Brecca
Beowulf's childhood friend
Who is Unferth
Danish warrior jealous of Beowulf
What does Beowulf do after his victory over Grendel's mother?
take grendel's claw back to herot.
