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Did thanes get married in Beowulf?
In "Beowulf," there is no mention of Thanes getting married. The focus is primarily on their loyalty to their lord and their bravery in battle. Marriage and personal relationships are not central to the narrative of the poem.
How many soldiers did Beowulf bring with him to Denmark?
13. This is a set up so there are 12 later, reflecting the twelve disciples.
What were Beowulf's 11 men called?
Beowulf's 11 men were called the Geats. They were a tribe from southern Sweden and were loyal warriors who accompanied Beowulf on his journey to fight Grendel.
What traditions did the Anglo-Saxons of the eighth century embody in Beowulf?
Beowulf is generally considered to emphasize the relationship in Anglo-Saxon society between a lord and his thanes - that is, the people who serve him as 'companions'.
How many men die on the night that Beowulf battles Grendel?
Thirty thanes died on the night that Beowulf battles Grendel. This battle would lead Beowulf in direct conflict with Grendel's mother after her son's death.
How many thanes did Grendel seize in his first attack?
Grendel seized 30 thanes in his first attack on Heorot Hall.
What favor does Beowulf ask Hrothgar?
Beowulf asks Hrothgar to send his body to his ring-giver, King Hygelac, if he doesn't survive his battle with Grendel. As ring-giver, Hygelac is an overlord who provides lands and treasures to this thanes. In addition to being Beowulf's ring-giver, Hygelac is also a kinsman, his uncle.
Where did the battle take place of Beowulf?
Beowulf vs the dragon
How many warriors did Beowulf take with him to fight the dragon?
a dozen men followed Beowulf to the Dragon's lair.
What is Beowulf's last request?
Beowulf's final boast is that he will fight the dragon once it comes out into the open. He fights the dragon and kills it, with the help of Wiglaf. However, Beowulf is mortally wounded in the battle and dies.
What does Malcolm say he will name all the thanes?
Malcolm says he will name all the thanes as earls.
What is the Thanes nickname?
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