In medias res- in the middle of things
geats- people of southern Sweden
epic-long narrative poem about national heroes
Hygelac- Beowulf’s uncle
Grendel- the monster who pillages Heorot vill
Wiglaf- loyal companion of Beowulf
Wealhtheow-Hrothgar’s queen
mere- lake or pool
Wyrd- fate
Eb saclo bel si mou chuti whi
She is creating a metaphor to convey the idea that love is hard won.
