How does it compare/contrast to Shield's funeral at the beginning?

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Beowulf

How does it compare/contrast to Shield's funeral at the beginning?

The last sections of the poem describes Beowulf's funeral.

Asked by taylor g #335736 on 9/8/2013 9:13 PM

Last updated by Wallaa M #915054 on 7/6/2019 9:02 AM

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Answered by Aslan on 9/8/2013 9:26 PM

A lot of treasure is put on Shield's funeral pyre and lit on fire as his body goes out to sea. Beowulf's burial was a combination funeral pyre and a mound burial. THe treasure was buried under the mound and not set to water with his body.

Answered by Wallaa M #915054 on 7/6/2019 9:02 AM

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