2. 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. 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. Heorot – Mead Hall

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

6. 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. 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.

9. 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.