Beowulf Pre-reading WebQuest Review

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Characteristics of an Anglo-Saxon hero

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Strength, bravery, loyalty, honor, generosity, wisdom, and reputation.

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Beowulf's Traits as an Anglo-Saxon Hero

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Shows strength in battle, bravery, loyalty, and honor; is generous to followers, leads wisely as king, and strives to leave a lasting legacy.

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Four major parts of Germanic culture

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Bards (oral poets and historians), paganism (polytheistic beliefs), the warrior-king (strong leaders), and Christianization (blending pagan and Christian beliefs).

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Seven Germanic Tribes

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The Geats, Danes, Swedes, Jutes, Frisians, Angles, and Saxons.

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Role of the bard in Anglo-Saxon culture

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Preserved and recited heroic tales, acted as historians, reinforced cultural values, and maintained ties to pagan beliefs.

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Oral Tradition

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The passing of knowledge, stories, and ideas through spoken word rather than written text.

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Stories rooted in oral tradition

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The Iliad and The Odyssey by Homer.

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Modern parallel to oral tradition

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Podcasts and audiobooks, which share stories and knowledge through spoken word.

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Types of heroes in "A Host of Heroes"

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Traditional heroes, like Beowulf, possess supernatural abilities and epic quests, while modern heroes are relatable and face personal struggles.

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Reason for Beowulf's death

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His death completes his heroic arc, teaches the dangers of pride, and reflects Anglo-Saxon values of heroism and mortality.