The Anglo-Saxon Period

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?