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Epic
long narrative (storytelling) poem that records, in grave and stately language, the exploits of a larger-than-life hero who usually embodies the ideals of the culture that produced him. Doesn’t rhyme, has alliteration.
Wyrd
gloomy outlook on life in which ones fate, unavoidable.
the Angles, the Saxons, the Jutes, the Frisians
Invaded Britain in 5th century AD
The Romans
first came into Britain in 55 BC, headed by Julius Caesar.
Scop
Old English poet, who passed down epics
Christianity
Was established by the end of 7th century. Brought beginnings of education and culture.
Old English
Anglo-Saxons spoke that.
Northumbria, Mercia, Kent, Essex, Wessex, Sussex, Middlesex
Name 7 kingdoms that were in Heptarchy
Ecclesiastical History of the English People
The Venerable Bede wrote...
10th century
When was Beowulf written down?
