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    The Anglo-Saxon period in Britain lasted from 449 to 1066. In the 5th century, Germanic tribes including the Angles, Saxons and Jutes invaded and gradually conquered the eastern and southern parts of the island. They displaced the native Britons and their language and culture came to dominate, eventually evolving into what is now modern English. Politically, several Anglo-Saxon kingdoms emerged that were originally based around tribal differences, but eventually consolidated into seven major kingdoms. The Anglo-Saxons were originally pagans but eventually converted to Christianity. Their society was centered around mead halls and placed strong emphasis on loyalty, personal freedom, and battle glory. Their literature was primarily oral and poetic in nature.

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    The Anglo-Saxon period in Britain lasted from 449 to 1066. In the 5th century, Germanic tribes including the Angles, Saxons and Jutes invaded and gradually conquered the eastern and southern parts of the island. They displaced the native Britons and their language and culture came to dominate, eventually evolving into what is now modern English. Politically, several Anglo-Saxon kingdoms emerged that were originally based around tribal differences, but eventually consolidated into seven major kingdoms. The Anglo-Saxons were originally pagans but eventually converted to Christianity. Their society was centered around mead halls and placed strong emphasis on loyalty, personal freedom, and battle glory. Their literature was primarily oral and poetic in nature.

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    The Anglo-Saxon period in Britain lasted from 449 to 1066. In the 5th century, Germanic tribes including the Angles, Saxons and Jutes invaded and gradually conquered the eastern and southern parts of the island. They displaced the native Britons and their language and culture came to dominate, eventually evolving into what is now modern English. Politically, several Anglo-Saxon kingdoms emerged that were originally based around tribal differences, but eventually consolidated into seven major kingdoms. The Anglo-Saxons were originally pagans but eventually converted to Christianity. Their society was centered around mead halls and placed strong emphasis on loyalty, personal freedom, and battle glory. Their literature was primarily oral and poetic in nature.

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    The Anglo-Saxon period in Britain lasted from 449 to 1066. In the 5th century, Germanic tribes including the Angles, Saxons and Jutes invaded and gradually conquered the eastern and southern parts of the island. They displaced the native Britons and their language and culture came to dominate, eventually evolving into what is now modern English. Politically, several Anglo-Saxon kingdoms emerged that were originally based around tribal differences, but eventually consolidated into seven major kingdoms. The Anglo-Saxons were originally pagans but eventually converted to Christianity. Their society was centered around mead halls and placed strong emphasis on loyalty, personal freedom, and battle glory. Their literature was primarily oral and poetic in nature.

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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
    • Anglo Saxons
    – Originally started out with several tribal
    units organized by a king.
    – Witan= council of elders who would choose the king
    for each tribal unit
    – Tribal differences ceases, kingdoms
    intertwined until there were 7 tribes left
    – 1. Essex
    – 2. Wessex
    – 3. Sussex
    – 4. North Umbria
    – 5. Mercia & the Midlands
    – 6. East Anglia
    – 7. Kent
    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
    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
    Anglo Saxons Literature
    • Mostly oral stories, especially
    riddles
    – Written Poetry (Beowulf)
    • Doesn’t Rhyme
    • Uses alliteration
    • Uses Kennings
    – Metaphor often hyphenated ex. Whales-path= sea
    – Symbolism with Seasons
    • Spring: Youth
    • Summer: Adult
    • Autumn: Old Age
    • Winter: Death

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