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Beowulf

Beowulf. 2. Social Structure. Warrior Cult where the highest value was placed on fierce solders. King – the highest level of the social structure. Must be very courageous and loyal to his men. Expected to be generous to share the wealth of the captured treasures. 6. Beowulf Characters.

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Beowulf

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  1. Beowulf

  2. 2. Social Structure • Warrior Cult where the highest value was placed on fierce solders. • King – the highest level of the social structure. Must be very courageous and loyal to his men. Expected to be generous to share the wealth of the captured treasures.

  3. 6. Beowulf Characters • Scyld– founder of the Danish royal line • Beowulf – prince of the Geats -- “bear hunter” or “bear wolf” -- Sword Hrunting • Hrothgar – king of the Danes who built Heorot • Wealhtheow – Hrothgar’s wife and queen

  4. 7. Heorot • Heorot – Mead Hall

  5. 8. Beowulf Characters • Unferth – heckles Beowulf • Grendel – “he” monster -direct descendant of Cain • Grendels’ Mother – “She” monster • Wiglaf – the loyal warrior of Beowulf

  6. 9. Anglo-Saxon Terms • Mead – an alcoholic drink made of fermented honey • Beot– boast • Serf – a peasant or slave • Sad man – selfish person of miser • Wyrd-- fate or destiny

  7. 10. Literary Terms • Epic– A long story often told in verse, involving heroes and gods. They provide a portrait of an entire culture, of legends, beliefs, values, laws, arts, and ways of life of a people.

  8. 12. Modern Map and Beowulf Map

  9. 13. Sutton Hoo • Excavated in 1939, the Sutton Hoo is the site of an Anglo Saxon burial ship. It was undisturbed upon its discovery and contained a wealth of treasure.

  10. 14. Treasure of Sutton Hoo

  11. 15. Sutton Hoo and Ships

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