This work begins by describing a king who was laid on a boat decked with treasures during his funeral. Late in life, the protagonist of this work is assisted by Wiglaf in defeating a dragon, but dies soon after. The protagonist of this work dives into a lake to fight an adversary that proves to be immune to the sword Hrunting, which was given to him by Unferth. The title character of this work visits Hall Heorot, where he meets King Hrothgar of Denmark and defeats the monster Grendel. For 10 points, name this Old English epic poem about a king of the Geats.
This work begins by describing a king who was laid on a boat decked with treasures during his funeral. Late in life, the protagonist of this work is assisted by Wiglaf in defeating a dragon, but dies soon after. The protagonist of this work dives into a lake to fight an adversary that proves to be immune to the sword Hrunting, which was given to him by Unferth. The title character of this work visits Hall Heorot, where he meets King Hrothgar of Denmark and defeats the monster Grendel. For 10 points, name this Old English epic poem about a king of the Geats.
This work begins by describing a king who was laid on a boat decked with treasures during his funeral.
{Beowulf}