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Anglo-Saxon Period 449-1066 “Why?” you ask. Good question

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Anglo-Saxon Period. 449-1066 “Why?” you ask. Good question. 449 is chosen by historians because. The Germanic tribes of the Angles, Saxons, Jutes, and Frisians were unified in the area we now know as England (Angle-land… land of the Angles … Eng -land… get it?) [Map on next slide.]. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Anglo-Saxon Period449-1066

“Why?” you ask.Good question

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The Germanic tribes of the Angles, Saxons, Jutes, and Frisians were unified in the area we now know as England (Angle-land… land of the Angles … Eng-land… get it?)

[Map on next slide.]

449 is chosen by historians because

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William, Duke of Normandy (Normandy is in France) came over and kicked the Anglo-Saxons’ bu**s. He and his men conquered the region and took over.

The French language is declared the official language and used in government.

Knife knight (“k,” “e,” and “gh” become silent after French influence)

1066 is considered the end of the period because

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Section of Bayeux Tapestry that depicts the Battle of Hastings William, Duke of Normandy won the battle.

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What does patriarchal mean?Patriarch = fatherPatriarchal is a male dominated society

Comitatus (Old English term for a group of male warriors- friends/support)

Man, sword, dog, horse

Anglo-Saxons were a patriarchal society

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Hoo Who? place in England where a buried ship with Anglo-Saxon artifacts was excavated by archeologists

Why is that important?

Before 1939 we thought A/S were much more primitive. The artifacts changed our perception.

Sutton Hoo

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FateBlood payment

____ was more important than an afterlife to many Anglo-Saxons.

Wyrd Wergild

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Polytheism (commonly referred to as paganism)

Christianity started spreading during the A/S period (period of mixing polytheism and the new religion- Christianity.Ex. Eostre

Religion of the Celts

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Eostre, dawn-goddess was also known to be the spring goddess of fertility.

People were deeply connected to the land and to the naturally-occurring agricultural cycle. The land’s fertility was the key to survival. The spring of the year was highly anticipated—when productivity and fertility returned after a long desolate winter. Many cultures celebrated the coming of spring as an integral part of the worship of their gods or goddesses, particularly those associated with fertility. Eggs and rabbits were common symbols of fertility. Nature is in resurrection after winter. Hence, the rabbits, notable for their fecundity, and the eggs, colored like rays of the returning sun….” The rabbit is a pagan symbol and has always been an emblem of fertility.”

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There are 3 designations of English: Old English, Middle English, and Modern English.

“Seafarer” and Beowulf were written in Old English.

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Kennings- compound words metaphor

Ex. Whale-road- oceanAlliterationCaesura- break/pause

Literary Characteristics of Anglo-Saxon literature

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Elegy- type of poem that mourns/laments or gives praise (with a lugubrious tone often)Example? (that we read)