Beowulf Characters Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Classic Literature has 16 clues. Answers range from 4 to 15 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

a hero who fights Grendle, Grendle's Mother and a fire breathing dragon; protagonist
King of the Danes; Father figure to Beowulf
A demon that lives in the mead-hall, Heorot
A swamp-hag who wreaks Heart for vengance
An ancient, powerful serpant that guards treasures in a hill
The legendary Danish King from whom Hrothgar is descended
Son of Shield Sheafson, father of Halfdane
Father of Hrothgar, Heorogar and Helga; succeeded Beow
Wife of Hrothgar
Warrior who refuses to battle Grendle; jealous of Beowulf
Hrothgar's elder son who is offered advice by Beowulf
Beowulf's uncle
Helps Beowulf fight the dragon whilst all the others run away
Beowulf's father
Geatish King that took Beowulf in after the death of his father
Hygelac's wife