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Anglo Saxon Period 449-1066

Anglo Saxon Period In 449, three groups invaded Britain Angles Saxons Jutes

Anglo Saxon Period Anglo-Saxons Drove the natives from the eastern, central, and southern areas Became known as “Angles Land” or England Germanic language developed into “Angle-ish” or English

Anglo Saxon Period In their own lands, most Anglo-Saxons were farmers. They lived in family groups in villages, not cities. Since they lived close to the sea and big rivers, many Anglo-Saxons were sailors too. They built wooden ships with oars and sails, for trade and to settle in new lands.

Anglo Saxons & Religion Anglo Saxons were Pagans Paganism= polytheistic religion; Fate vs. Personal Freedom Christians believe that all individuals have the freedom to make their own choice Early Anglo Saxons worshipped ancient gods of German mythology

Anglo Saxons & Mead Hall All {social} events began and ended at Mead Hall Mead: Fermented beverages made from honey (Think of beer made from honey) The hall was built by the local lord or king for the entertainment of the Thanes Thanes: warriors and soldiers loyal to the local lord or king

Anglo Saxons & Mead Hall Feasting Hall Great Hall of the King Safest Place in the Kingdom Appearance Rectangular Pointed roof Middle trench on the inside for fires Two long, low tables on each side of the trench Supported by rows of columns

Mead Hall

Drinking Horn

The Anglo Saxon Man Athletic Strong Seafaring Adventurous Strong belief in fair play

Anglo Saxons Ideals Loyalty to Lord or King Great love of personal freedom Respect for women Love for glory Honored the truth

What was their life like? http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/a-night-of-exploration/videos/a-window-on-anglo-saxon-life/?cmp=user_post

Anglo-Saxon Literature

Setting for Literature Ceremonial occasions Gathered in the mead hall or castle Performances were expected Likely began with the telling of riddles Scops – professional story tellers Assistants – gleeman Recite for hours, sometimes days Accompanied by lyre or harp

Types of Poetry Lyric: to communicate personal thought and feeling; usually shorter; “Seafarer” Epic: long narrative poem recording the adventures of a hero; typically epics chronicle the origins of a civilization and embody its central values; “Beowulf”

Anglo Saxons Literature Doesn’t Rhyme Alliteration Same beginning sound Kennings Metaphor often hyphenated Whales - path= sea Sea - Stallion = ship

Anglo Saxons Literature Symbolism with Seasons Spring: Youth Summer: Adult Autumn: Old Age Winter: Death Caesura pause mid-line Repetition

What’s left? Very little survives Monks copied down what was previously oral; written in Latin Alfred the Great – translated works back into Old English or Anglo-Saxon “Beowulf” survives as do fragments of other epics; religious poems; and a small group of dramatic poems (“Seafarer” is an example) and riddles

Homework BBC Website Exploration Go to: Notes: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/anglo_saxons/ Notes: Stories / Pastimes Growing up Anglo-Saxon Beliefs What happened to them?