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In Beowulf, there is a reason for the plot and a more literary reason why the treasure was spurned by the Geats. On one hand, the Geats recognized the treasure as being cursed and the cause of Beowulfâ??s death. From a more literary perspective, the underlying theme of this poem is not so much riches and power than it is honor, glory, and heroism.
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What can no dragons resist in The Hobbit?
No dragons can resist riddle talk
Why do dragons love treasure?
They eat gems
What events precede the dragons attack on the Geats?
Before the dragon attacks the Geats in the epic poem Beowulf, a slave steals a golden cup from the dragon's hoard. This action angers the dragon and leads to its destructive rampage on the land of the Geats.
What part of speech is spurn?
Spurn is a verb.
What kind of creature guarded mines and buried treasure?
Dragons? maybe..
Why the dagon was laying waste to the Geats land?
The dragon was laying waste to the Geats' land because a thief had stolen a precious cup from its hoard. The dragon sought revenge by terrorizing the countryside and burning homes in its quest to find the thief who had taken its treasure.
What are strengths and weaknesses dragons have?
Dragons have the power to breath fire but are usually protecting one specific object (which is usually its egg or treasure).
How can the word spurn be used in a sentence?
Spurn is a word in the dictionary.
What are a dragons habits?
According to myths and legends, the like to hoard treasure, steal livestock and Madden's Although I believe that this is rubbish. I agree that dragons love treasure, but they are excellent hunters and apparently humans are sour. My source is private.
Help on the word spurn NOT SPURM?
She had to spurn him because he wasn't that attractive.
How can you use the word spurn in a sentence?
I hope that hot woman does not spurn my advances.
What is the definition of geats?
The Geats were a North Germanic tribe inhabiting what is now Götaland ("land of the Geats") in modern Sweden.
