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bewoulf part 1

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The death of a kinsman must be avenged by his male relations, in blood or in money. revenge
The law of vendetta which specified that a person who suffered damages through the killing of a relative might exact a sum of money from the murderer as compensation for the crime Wergild (blood money)
Fame (reputation will remain after you’re gone) Lof
Burial at sea is the most familiar form of Germanic tribal burial, but they also buried warriors and kings in mounds and in a stone barrow. Burials often included the weapons and wealth of the corpse. Burial Practices
was considered an art and the prerogative of a warrior. (heroic boast) Boasting
Pagan tradition depicts nature as hostile and the forces of death as uncontrollable. It is sometimes referred to as “wyrd” fate
companionship--loyalty and love to your kinsmen, friends, and king Comitatus
name of the mead hall where the Danes held their banquets; this is where they ate, drank, danced, sang, and celebrated. herot
king of the Danes; leader of the people being terrorized by the monster Grendel Hrothgar
king of the Geats Higlac
a compound word or phrase that takes place of a noun kenning
exaggeration for effect hyperbole
refrence to something familiar to explain something unfamilliar (biblical refrence) allusion
appear your 5 scenses ( audio, visual, taste, smell, touch) imagery
The hero performs courageous, sometimes even superhuman, deeds that reflect the values of the era. Characteristics of epics
courage and honor. Characteristics of epics
The hero, generally a male, is of noble birth or high social position, and often of great historical importance. Characteristics of epics
The plot is complicated by supernatural beings or events and may involve a long and dangerous journey through foreign lands. Characteristics of epics
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