1. Beowulf Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem

2. notes About Beowulf- epic poem - about culture - traditions - dreams, aspirations, fears

3. notes The Stuff of Legend-

4. notes The Stuff of Legend- Told Old English - 6th century Scandinavia - Fights monster to help Danish King - First of three mortal battles

5. Notes Forging an Epic-

6. Notes Forging an Epic-Told for hundreds of years - Changed with each telling - 11th century written down - Also reflected Scandinavian

7. Notes A Guide to Life

8. Notes A Guide to Life- A number of traditions - Forged into one tale - Learned from poem - bravery, loyalty, hatred, heroism

9. Notes From Oral Tradition to Cyberspace and Beyond -

10. Notes From Oral Tradition to Cyberspace and Beyond - Original manuscript of 3,182 line poem - Collection of medieval manuscripts -Burned - repaired - Irish poet in 2000 published translation

12. Epic An epic is a long narrative poem, sometimes developed orally, that celebrates the deeds of a legendary or heroic figure.

13. Epic Epic - long, narrative poem - sometimes developed orally - celebrates deeps of heroic figure

14. legendary hero legendary hero- larger than life character - accomplishments celebrated