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Sorry to be petty....a fire-drake is actually a type of dragon, not a name of a dragon. In Beowulf, the poet uses a lot of names that are poetic devices, called kennings. For example, a king is called a "ring-giver." The translation "fire-drake" just emphasizes that the monster breathes fire. Sarah Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2005 11:28:44 -0500 From: Carrie Wilson <librarymail@NORTHPEM.K12.MO.US> Subject: THANKS: REF: Beowulf The dragon's name is "Fire Drake" ... Thank you so much!!! Sincerely, Carrie Wilson, K-12 SLMS Wardell, MO 63879 Sarah Milligan, Librarian/English teacher Summit Preparatory School Kalispell, MT hermia_mnd@yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------