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Introductory Notes about Beowulf One of the 1st things found written in the English language It’s an epic—includes many motifs (recurring elements) of heroic literature that are found around the world…and throughout time about 3200 lines for the bard (scop) to memorize and perform composed in Old English ancient story…put to music much later in England person who wrote down the words of our version was probably a monk because there are obvious Christian add-ons. Also, when it was finally written down, the old religions of the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings was blending with Christianity. ________________________________________________ Qualities of an Epic Epic = Long narratives (stories—older ones in poetic form) about the adventures of largerthan-life characters (Beowulf). The hero is a great leader strongly identified with a particular people or society. The setting of the story is broad…often includes scenes from the upper and lower worlds. _________________________________________ The hero does great deeds in battle and/or goes on a dangerous journey (quest). Sometimes the supernatural plays a part (gods, monsters, magical weapons, magical beings, etc.) The story is told in heightened language (language that is really fancy). ____________________________________ Beowulf means “bear” and “wolf.” He’s more than just a regular Viking. He is a Geat from Sweden. He travels to Denmark to save King Hrothgar and the Danes from a monster named Grendel. King Hrothgar’s communal hall is called Herot. Beowulf with fight 3 major battles. The first is against Grendel.