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Anglo Saxon Period

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

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Anglo Saxon Period

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  1. Anglo Saxon Period 449-1066

  2. Anglo Saxon Period • In 449, three groups invaded Britain • Angles • Saxons • Jutes

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. The Anglo Saxon Man • Athletic • Strong • Seafaring • Adventurous • Strong belief in fair play

  9. Anglo Saxons Ideals • Loyalty to Lord or King • Great love of personal freedom • Respect for women • Love for glory • Honored the truth

  10. 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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