“War-king” (as used in Beowulf) is an example of a kenning.
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How many men helped Beowulf in the actual battle with the dr…
How many men helped Beowulf in the actual battle with the dragon?
King Arthur’s men wear green baldrics to show that
King Arthur’s men wear green baldrics to show that
Unferth tries to make Beowulf look bad by claiming that Beow…
Unferth tries to make Beowulf look bad by claiming that Beowulf lost this kind of contest to Breca.
What does the Green Knight carry when he enters Arthur’s hal…
What does the Green Knight carry when he enters Arthur’s hall?
What items are exchanged between Gawain and the lord of the…
What items are exchanged between Gawain and the lord of the castle after each hunt?
Wiglaf’s speech to Beowulf’s other warriors
Wiglaf’s speech to Beowulf’s other warriors
In The Canterbury Tales, the Host goes along on the trip to
In The Canterbury Tales, the Host goes along on the trip to
What deadly injury does Beowulf give Grendel?
What deadly injury does Beowulf give Grendel?
When Grendel’s mother came to get revenge, what did she take…
When Grendel’s mother came to get revenge, what did she take away with her?