Anglo-Saxon & Beowulf Flashcards
two types of people dominate in early British history
Anglo Saxon & Celtics
two things that happened when the Romans left
lost of central government and protection from invaders
who was the real king author
King Arthur was a legendary British leader who, according to medieval histories and romances, led the defence of Britain against Saxon invaders in the late 5th and early 6th centuries AD
what book was The Seafarer included in
the Exeter Book
who was one of the most important people in Anglo Saxon culture
The bard bc he kept the history
pagans believed men should seek
glory &/or fame
what Beowulf keeps as a trophy
grendel’s arm and head
grendel’s mom’s head
the dragon represents
evil & death
two characteristics of Anglo Saxon lit
heroes were revered for courage, loyalty amd strength
male dominated
two characteristics of Celtic lit
often a fantasy, and it was stories of adventure
two things King Alfred was known for
he rid the country of Danes and he unified England and Christianity
3 of 5 influences of English languages
Latin, Greek, German, Scandinavian and French
two of the five topics of the seafarer
aspirations and experiences
3 examples of three in Beowoulf
3 struggles against-
monsters
evil
fear
4 or 8 parts of the epic hero cycle
hero, quest, test and supernatural settings