At first I had trouble getting into this book but I listened to it on the last couple of chapters and it makes me want to listen to it in its entirety. It's very interesting the way Satan is portrayed and the different view from which it is being told.

I thought this story sounded familiar.... it didn't hit me until now.... geesh

What a vivid picture or description

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So is he saying that because you proved that you couldn't handle being his equal because of the mistake or sin you committed so now you just need to do what your husband tells you to do

Basically saying that I told you to do one thing and you decided to listen to her instead of do what I told you to do. This is what women tell their men in today's time when they decide to hang out with the fellows instead of coming home like they had been instructed to do.... lol

God knew once he said they were naked that something was wrong because they should not be aware of their nakedness. From my religion God knows all so he knew what was going on so he asked to see if they would lie?

So they both blamed the other and neither took responsibility for their own actions

Another Eve??? He didn't think he could spare another rib....lol... wow

I can only imagine the look on his face

This is a beautiful sentence. I love it. I might include this in my vows... okay I am stretching it but it is still very beautiful. Like she confesses true love for her husband. She can do anything with him by her side.

Wow.... interesting statement.... saying that Eve would give Satan credit for opening her eyes. I mean that is what I et from these lines

And this would be a good question if you were to question God.... why put a tree in the garden that they could not eat from, nor touch. I wonder if this was what Eve was wondering before Satan appeared. If so it could have been the reason why she was so easily tempted

We have the right to choose between right and wrong

Does this mean to speak well or good words about your husband?

This is a really interesting line.... the more beautiful his surroundings or the happier people are around him the more hatred builds within.... thats a personal battle and that battle I feel lives in raciest everyday. I don't know what made me out those two together

What other Heavens..... there is but one Heaven

Misery loves company

(of a person or action) showing dedication and diligence.

This was a good read!!!!!!!

LOL.... what a description of a wimp

This is true but only if that man is of God and is leading the right way. So like the part above say that if a man be drunk and do evil then the wife still should follow him. So does this mean that a wife is free from damnation if she is following the wayward ways of her husband. He assumes all the blame?

Now that's a good question.

I tend to disagree with this statement and think the Bible would disagree as well

This line speaks volumes because to me it is a man's place to lead the family and it is the woman's place to provide love not saying that the man shouldn't give love but normally women love way harder than men. My mother use to say find you a man that loves you more than you love him and you will forever be happy.

Yaaaaassssss!!!!!!

I believe God made us in His image and that is why it is crazy to read the dude's account about women in the beginning. Like he makes women seem like some terrible creation.

(of a disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in its effects. or bitterly hostile.

Oh wow.... now that is super funny. Someone really did a number on this dude. I almost feel bad for him but I did say almost

So okay I get it now some pretty woman got him for all his money and land and left him heart-broken because she decided another man was better worth her time. He is real salty!!!!

That's a great description..... it even fits today's description of a clown

So is he saying that pretty women are stuck on themselves?

Now, this has a ring of truth to it.... I can't even lie

Does this man not realize that he came from a woman? He was her down fall. UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!

So by this..... God created an imperfect being and from what I have been taught is that God doesn't make any mistakes and all His creations are perfect and beautiful

This dude is crazy.... I can't read two lines without thinking what the heck is wrong with this cat...... little dummy

This is already starting off wrong

But whose to say that he couldn't repent and ask God for forgiveness. God forgives all but that a good question....did Satan feel like he had done to much to go back?

So is this the reason Satan did what he did.....he wanted Man to feel loss as he did when he was kicked out of Heaven?

So, I am wondering while reading this if they had not committed the sin and ate the apple what would this world be. Would I still be here? Would we all be in excellent and happy states all the time.... meaning no depression, no sadness, no anger, no disease, no cancer, no crime, no rape and no murder. That's amazing tom think about!!!!

So, I have always been told that Adam and Eve were naked but did not know it because they were pure. So, I am wondering when Satan first saw them..... did he know that they were naked or was he just as naive about their state as they were prior to eating the forbidden fruit?

I am not sure how I feel about this selection but my faith won't allow me to get into it. I feel as though this is an over exaggerated battle between good and evil. It's definitely not like the other selection we just read about Adam and Eve. I just don't know about his one.

Speaking of placenta..... lol.... sorry last one

Now that is a fear.......... so scary to me

Is this a real question? Like are they really having this discussion

That is an interesting description

Interesting

This is a powerful sentence to me...... it's not being used in the sense of love or relationships but if it were it would be right on point

This is a cool line

Speaking of placenta...... lol.... I couldn't resist

Whoa!!!

Brain overload with all these hard names..... ahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How did this meaning change so much over the years?

Gross!!!!!!!!!!

I would definitely be willing to argue this line.....

Now, this is deep..... perception is everything and life is exactly what you make it. You get out what you put in

This line is saying a lot without saying much at all. Very big statement for so few words

Didn't we just read this story. I love the Lord but they didn't have anything else to write about. But, I guess it makes sense because the clergy were the ones that could read and write. Where are all the stories like Beowulf with killings or the funny stuff????

Oh, i don't think so..... we will not be betting on this..... tom foolery

Okay... she is getting it... she must be hungry...lol

Alright keep talking noise and disagreeing with him and you will have no meat again.... she just is not a fast learner...lol

awwwwwwwwwhhhhhh so sad

I would have thought that she would be jumping for joy..... she didn't want to marry him anyway... right.... or did she.... I think that she low-key like him for real

a large merchant ship, originally one from Ragusa (now Dubrovnik) or Venice.

Be ready to get cussed out.... lol... a mess

He is laying it on thick!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL

Is he asking to be knocked out?

Queue the Scope commercial....... lol.... who is writing this stuff.... so lame. sorry

And in that order.... okay sir

LOL..... huddle up.... lets come up with a game plan to get the sister married. We can come back to our fight later.... right now we need to fight together..... oh boy this is funny

They really don't like the poor sister... I am starting to feel bad that no one wants to marry her.... and I am lowkey wondering what she looks like. Cause ugly+bad attitude+smart mouth+tomboy does not equal wife. IJS

Oh okay then..... yeah she a little rough around the edges. She doesn't speak like a fair lady but thats my kinda girl

Why do they keep referring to her as rough and saying she needs to be milder? At first I thought they were calling her ugly but now it sounds as if she is like a tomboy

Is this like beef jerky?

What??? So they are going to act like this man is a lady and expect him to believe it or are they going to trick him into believing that he is gay to see if he will run with it. I am so confused why someone would think this is a good idea

This is going to be like the movie Trading Places with Eddie Murphy. He was a criminal and some rich man played a trick on him to see if he could lend in their world and them in his. This is what this is sounding like so far

So sleep just couldn't be a choice huh

Did she or he cheat twice???

This line makes me think of the line.... one man's trash is another man's treasure.

She is with man much older than she..... so he saying she knows that he old...lol

Why is he talking about his mistress..... did his wife read this????

I'm not sure about this line..... sounds a little shady to me

Where are these pictures and gifs come from and why don't I know how to do it..... insert sad face

Whoa!!!! this line says a lot.... altering who you are to feel good about yourself is fake self-love.

WOW!!!! He said that.... or whoever wrote this.... geesh its all a mistery

Interesting line..... speaks volumes

Show love while people are here cause tomorrow is not promised.

This makes me think of a romance novel, a love letter or a couples tattoo..... lol... not sure why those three but hey

Sounds so relaxing

Sounds like a wedding to me

Is this saying that men look better when they are making money?????

it's saying something just can't figure out what.....

This is beautiful and just makes me think that we all are beautiful just the way we are.... you were born beautiful and we are all made different because no two hand pained are quite the same

I see this sentence to mean not to waste precious time. Do waste time be mean and hateful or doing what you don't find enjoyable. Enjoy your life while you can cause the lights eventually go out and you don't want regrets to follow you to your grave.

To me this is saying enjoy your older years and be happy you made it that far. Don't be bitter and mean-spirited that your not young anymore because no one will want to be around you and you will just exist and die alone and no one will miss you and there will be no memories to live on.

You are your mother's reflection. You are everything she has taught you and that you have seen her do

It sounds like he is saying that this woman can't bear children. Is that what he is saying?

be a sign that (something) is about to happen

This statement to me is piggybacking off the previous line in stating that everyday you can start fresh..... like reinvent yourself and show your freshest spirit and your newest self

This line says a lot because to me its saying that your enemy will always talk bad about you and try to keep you down but that's to be expected. But why do you do those same things to yourself. Why are you so mean and unpleasant to yourself. We are our own worst critics

I wish this was possible...... we need some to kill cancer at any stage so that we can enjoy our loved ones.

What in the world!!!!!!!!!!! Why is she eating maggots and cheese. What kind of snack is that???? It's supposed to be cheese and crackers

I mean how long was this conversation. I mean she talked their ears off... I mean if they had any.... I bet they were like.... lady shut up and go walk on some gold or something. This land is beautiful and there are all kinds of things for you to enjoy but you asking all these questions. Like hold your horses.

Okay so she is asking because she is curious and these people are high;y skilled in these areas or is it different here?

So is their air and wind different from what she was raised in.... like these questions are crazy to me. She is human right and she lived on earth long enough to understand the wind, air, sun and moon. What they have couldn't be that different and what they are explaining sounds the exact same as hers should have been. So I am super confused at this point

They made the Sun male and the Moon a female.... why would they do that and how did they determine which would be masculine and which would be feminine?

He made her his wife but how did she feel about that? What kind of creature was he and did she think he was cute? I feel like they left out some details in this story..... or am I the only one who cares...lol

ummmmmmmm I am not sure how I feel about these creatures.... I mean Lice-men.... now they are going to far

That's so cool..... she embraced the creatures and learned their language. When life gives you lemons make lemonade.... and she did that.

Awwwhhhh they were gentle giants

Ewwwww Gross!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Geesh.... thank you... lets get back to the real story... cause I was fading fast

Women are made to survive. We are built to withstand all trails and tribulations. We are so strong and powerful.

a very steep rock face or cliff, especially a tall one.

I picture this evil villain rubbing his hands together and laughing this evil laugh and stoking his v-shaped beard while coming up with his evil plan.... lol... like from a cartoon or something

This was a cool read mainly because I had never thought of Eve in that light. Its true that she should not have all the blame because Adam knew what would come too if he ate of that fruit. He had his own mind and he knew the rules just like she did. But he was supposed to be the leader and he failed at that. He should have remained strong and held his position as the man and said no but then again a woman is hard to say no to.

This sounds so pretty and peaceful. What a beautiful picture

Well okay then.... let them know

Now wait a minute..... why are the men ruling us all???

You better say that..... women are the reason it all exists. If not for us the world would be doomed

Now that's a powerful statement. No pen, no words would ever be enough to describe how valuable you are

What is this supposed to be?

This sounds like going to Heaven. Like the saying goes those that are first will be last and those that are last will be first. So if you do whats right and be a good person you may live poor on earth but you will be rewarded in Heaven

This line is striking to me. Like is it referring to people that are on their death beds? Or does it refer to people who are just existing and not living life to the fullest?

Is He in this sentence a reference to Jesus or God?

When I saw this title I was excited thinking that I was about to read about women with power. Like women that were having their way with men and running things like being a real boss. And the first story is about the Queen getting her head cut off. I never figured out why she was put to death. What did she do so wrong? It seemed as if everyone loved her so I am just thinking that she couldn't have been that bad. But at this point I will never know I guess. The rest of the poems and stories I just couldn't get into. maybe because of the first one. I mean I was in shock that they killed a lady like that but I mean that's what was going on back then. The language was okay but this was lengthy and not interesting enough for me.

Goodness grief she is about to die.... you can't walk her where she needs to be.... like what kind of foolishness is this?

Now that the way you open up a prayer. It almost brought tears to my eyes. You can just feel the pain she is in but it also makes me wonder is she just saying these things because she is in jail. You know people get that jailhouse religion.

This statement is so powerful to me. Let God fight your battle and trust in Him and you will always be victorious.

I had to go back and read this story a second time. First, I am trying to see what happened to the baby. Like did she kill the baby or did it die? It's interesting because we all battle with the good and the evil. She knew or she felt like the reason that nothing was going right for her was because she had turned her back on God. It's crazy to think that someone could change so abruptly. But in the same breath it's commendable. She had to be really strong to face all the criticisms and her husband acts against her to maintain her faith. This story to me just says that anything worth having is working working for.

What a vision!!!!!

So he will give up all rights to his wife's body to have his debts paid. How much does he owe????? And then on the other hand or another way that this is coming to my mind is she saying I will pay you to stop raping me

I'm so confused.... is he raping this creature woman thing??? Am I reading this story wrong?

So what a minute.... they are married so why can't they sleep together. And instead of doing what most married couples do she would have her husband be killed. This is crazy to me and he is still married to this woman or creature. And why do they keep referring to this woman as a creature. Is it a woman or a being?

If it were only that simple to right your wrongs; life would be so easy.

So she wanted to be famous or well liked by everyone?

Well how old is she??

Some people just don't listen..... like he should've just thought about what Sir Bors was saying. Why would he say this? Where was this feeling coming from? Like did Sir Launcelot even wonder if there was any truth to what this man was saying or did he even care.

It's always funny to me how the King will say that the knight has be loyal and done so much for me but no king ever says.... I know my queen and she wouldn't do something like that. Is the weight of truth solely based on how the knight treated the king? Like does the wife loyalty ever come into play or because they were in arranged marriages the king knew it could be a possibility that the wife would look at another man?

I thought Beowulf was bitten in the neck. Is he referring to the dragons teeth as knives?

This makes me think of the shorthand Shakespeare quote.... A coward dies a thousand times but a soldier dies but once.

I could just see this image so vividly. He is desperately trying his hardest to keep Beowulf alive and his efforts are in vain. It's really sad.

Are these the men that went with Beowulf to fight but became cowards once it was time for battle?

Oh No!!!!!! Beowulf!!!! (in tears right now)

Once again Beowulf was selfless. He didn't know whether he would make it out alive or not but he did not let that stop him from protecting the young warrior that came to assist him.

Beowulf was a good person. His loyalty and his word carried a lot of weight. He did what he said he would do and many respected him for that. Beowulf earned respect and Wiglaf could not see leaving him to die in battle knowing that he could have helped save his life. This to me speaks volumes about Beowulf's character

It's amusing to me how Beowulf is bragging about killing/fighting Grendel with his bare hands. He is preparing to go to battle with this dragon and he is not sure that he will win this one. Is he trying really trying to remind himself of who he is so that he is less nervous going into battle?

Beowulf realizes that he is old and may not b as good in battle as he use to be but for his people he is willing to risk it all for the good of his people.

So he added the slave to his band of warriors? If so that is cool.... basically saying that if you start something you must finish it. Its like real time punishment. You're going to fight the dragon that you stole from and if you live through this hopefully you won't make the same bad choice again.

He stole out of desperation not greed. In today's time it still happens this way and though I don't agree with the actions of some criminals I totally understand. Sometimes you do the wrong things for what you feel are the right reasons.

I enjoyed this story because it shows that no matter what history you have with someone; there is always a chance to change the future. Beowulf didn't worry about the problems the two groups had in the past. He saw an opportunity to help and did just that. This story also shows that some people will always something negative to say even when your intentions are noble and good. These people you have to look past and continue on with your journey so that you can be blessed. This story reminds us to put a Higher Being first in everything that you do and you will be rewarded. Also reminds us that no matter how good or great you are stay humble and that fame and power will last forever.

He didn't put himself above anyone. He was an all-around good and humble man.

It was hard to move on because without the funeral there was no real closure. It's kind of like what happens today with people who come up missing and are never found. It is hard for the family to move forward because there the body is missing and can not be laid to rest.

So Grendel was full and mad?

I think that it is awesome for the King to share this story with Beowulf because he is trying to prevent him from becoming big-headed. To me he saying that the Lord gave you this strength to help the helpless and not to abuse what God has blessed you with. and to remain humble. This is the message throughout the entire story to thank God for his magnificence and in everything out Him first and recognize His role in what you have accomplished. If people did this in today's time there would be a lot less looking down on your fellow brother and people would look to help people instead of destroy them.

A beautiful description of the sun

This is a great image to me. I can see this ship with a corpse all decked out with gold, glitter, crowns, pearls and diamonds. All of this material stuff piled on top of this dead kings body and set to sail but in my mind I think they set it on fire and let it burn on the water.

From this statement it seems as if she is a liar. She makes up these stories about people looking at her or disrespecting her to have them killed but the kinsman caught her in her lies and put a stop to her foolishness.

This is amazing to me that you couldn't look at her face without the fear of being slaughtered. Women with status have been looked at in high regard and protected since what seems like the beginning of time. And funny enough it's still that way now..... women who respect themselves command respect from others but especially men.