Beowulf Driscoll, Emily V.

Beowulf

The oldest story in the English language, Beowulf is the Norse epic saga of good vs. evil and man vs. monster. The famous Viking warrior battles invaders, monsters, and a fire-breathing dragon. This episode of Clash of the Gods examines Norse mythology’s greatest hero and the intriguing possibility...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Films Media Group
Other Authors: Driscoll, Emily V.
Format: Electronic Video
Language:English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2011]
Subjects:
Classical literature.
Epic poetry, English (Old)
Literature, Medieval.
Scandinavia > Poetry.
Educational films.
Internet videos.
Videorecording.
Online Access: Streaming video (Wentworth users only)
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Summary:The oldest story in the English language, Beowulf is the Norse epic saga of good vs. evil and man vs. monster. The famous Viking warrior battles invaders, monsters, and a fire-breathing dragon. This episode of Clash of the Gods examines Norse mythology’s greatest hero and the intriguing possibility that he may have been a real-life warrior. Recently unearthed burial mounds and ancient carvings suggest that the epic may have roots in reality.
Item Description:Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on November 30, 2011.
Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
Physical Description:1 streaming video file (45 min.) : sound, color, digital file.
Format:Mode of access: Internet.
System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Audience:12 and up.
Access:Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Title from distributor's description.

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