Anglo-Irish

West Stow is an area in Britain located within modern day Suffolk, which through the mid 5th century to early 7th century CE, housed a small Anglo-Saxon village. The setting for the formation of West Stow, and for Anglo-Saxon Britain in general, begins around 407 CE with the exit of Roman troops from Britain. In this paper, I will provide an overview of the circumstances that led to the Angles and the Saxons invading/migrating to Britain, what they built in West Stow, and whether/how we know what

Franks Casket and Beowulf   Runic inscriptions have been found not only in Anglo-Saxon poetry but also in archaeologicial discoveries like the Clermont or Franks casket. Runic inscriptions have been discovered on coins and various other objects, the most important being the beautiful Clermont or Franks casket. The top and three of the sides are now in the British Museum, the fourth side is in the Museo Nazionale at Florence. The casket is made of whalebone, and the scenes carved on it

The Absence of Women in Beowulf, The Wife's Lament, and the Battle of Maldon It could be argued that women are indeed present in the minority in surviving Anglo-Saxon poetry, and that therefore, they are made conspicuous through their absence. The fact they may appear less frequently in Old English Literature does not necessarily mean that women were any less significant in society at this time, although this is the conclusion reached by some. It is assumed that women did, in general, have less

Anglo saxon literature is one of the many building blocks of what is called literature today. Over a thousand years ago during the anglo-saxon times, people would commonly write novels or poems that revolved around heroes and other ubiquitous subjects such as monsters. In the film wonder woman directed by Patty Jenkins heroic ideals are represented through the main character Diana Prince. The daughter of Queen Hippolyta is characterized with the typical heroic ideal: strong, selfless, and loyal.

even before that, many people often cringe at the idea of having to analyze, process, and understand Old English stories from the Anglo-Saxon period. Along with the frustrations of comprehending just a sentence, sometimes the deeper meanings and overall image of the story can get lost. In the case of “Beowulf”, this story is no exception. However, not only is this Anglo-Saxon story a heroic tale of a brave warrior who fights evil, but in reading the tales of Beowulf, it gives us a way to compare our

The people we know as the Anglo-Saxons were indeed from Germany and Southern Scandinavia. The Anglo-Saxons, as well as other individuals, embarked for Britain. “Bede names three of these tribes: the Angles, Saxons and Jutes” (qtd.in Mason). The numerous invaders were massive, and they surely did affect the nature of British society, even to a certain length of exchanging their original language, but not their culture. The Anglo-Saxons cemetery with no products may have belonged to Britons living

The Anglo-Saxons were a people who lived in England during the fifth century. They strongly believed in fate and valued traits such as courage, generosity, faithfulness and, most importantly, strength. This is shown through the many epic poems that were composed and performed by the Anglo-Saxons during this time period. One of the most well known epics Beowulf, celebrates the deeds of the legendary and heroic Geat warrior named Beowulf. In Beowulf, physical strength is the defining factor of a warrior’s

The oral culture of the Anglo-Saxons was the only way tales of their history were passed down through generations. Throughout the epic poem of Beowulf, digressions are presented through the concept of giving advice or remembrance to their ancestors. The digressions within the epic poem are at times ambiguous. However, they play a large role in the underlying perception for the character’s actions. The digression that illustrates the story of King Finn was implemented to uncover the uncertainly of

There’s one thing people all around the world have in common; it’s morals. Early chivalric virtues were the precursor to modern moral codes. During the Anglo Saxon era heroic codes played a immense role in their culture. The Saxons believed in strength, courage, and loyalty. These codes were not only applied to warriors, but women and the kings too. The Anglo Saxons culture and codes can be erected from stories like Beowulf and Sir Gawain The Green Knight. Stories like these were told by scopes to influence

During the Anglo-Saxon time period loyalty and bravery were necessary characteristics of a man. During this time period, where surviving was difficult only the strongest survived. Beowulf was one of the warriors that lived in this time period. Monsters, warring armies, dragons, and creatures of the sea made life perilous. Society was looking for an epic hero. Beowulf was the answer to society’s search. Strength, bravery, and the desire for glory were three qualities that make Beowulf an epic hero