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The Anglo-Saxon Period 449-1066 A.D.

The Anglo-Saxon Period 449-1066 A.D. Original inhabitants of what is known as England were the Celts, the original Britons Pagan Much of their history is unknown until later. A Brief History. The First Invasion of the Celts. Julius Caesar raided “Britain” in 55 and 54 B.C. The Romans.

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The Anglo-Saxon Period 449-1066 A.D.

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  1. The Anglo-Saxon Period449-1066 A.D.

  2. Original inhabitants of what is known as England were the Celts, the original Britons Pagan Much of their history is unknown until later A Brief History

  3. The First Invasion of the Celts

  4. Julius Caesar raided “Britain” in 55 and 54 B.C. The Romans

  5. Introduced the concept of Christianity

  6. Roman rule lasted for nearly 300 years During this time, commerce flourished Civilization advanced Roman rule crumbled in the fourth and fifth centuries

  7. A great fortification running across the island neat the Scottish border Built circa 123 A.D. for protection from invading Picts and Scots Nearly 70 miles long The Romans Built Hadrian’s Wall

  8. The Second Invasion of the Celts: The Germanic Invasion

  9. According to history, in 449 the first band of people from the North German plain crossed the North Sea and settled in what is now known as Kent. These people were the Jutes from Jutland.

  10. After the first wave of Jutes came the Angles. Present day England derives its name from the name “Angle-Land.” Known as the “hook-men.”

  11. Following the Jutes and the Angles, the next invaders were the Saxons. Known as the “swords-men.”

  12. The Three Tribes Combined to Create Anglo-Saxon England

  13. What Were the Anglo-Saxons Like? Hardy Athletic Wandering Fierce in personal valor Pagan Sea-Faring Loyal to leader and tribe Ruled by fate called “wyrd”

  14. They believed in the Norse Gods as part of their superstitions and religious beliefs.

  15. Even now, our weekdays are named after their ancient Norse gods...

  16. Wednesday for the warlike Woden

  17. Thursday for Thor, the god of thunder

  18. Friday for Frigga, the goddess of love and the home

  19. Anglo-Saxon Lives • Divided into tribes and kingdoms • Each tribe led by a king or chieftain • Followers of these kings were called thanes • After hunt and battles, they would gather in a mead hall • Entertained by a scop and gleeman • Governed themselves democratically • Decisions made in meeting called folkmoots- the term now applies a moot point

  20. The Mead Hall

  21. The Scop

  22. Elements of Anglo-Saxon Literature

  23. •Composed in Old English•Each line is divided by a caesura (a natural pause or break in a line of poetry, is essential for rhythm)•Incorporates kennings (a metaphorical phrase used to replace a concrete noun)•Usually includes a blend of pagan and Christian elements

  24. As the Anglo-Saxons had no written language, they relied on the following as a means of literary preservation...

  25. The Oral Tradition • Defined as a body of songs, stories, and poems preserved by being passed from generation to generation by word of mouth. • Often sung by a scop- a traveling storyteller often accompanied by a harp.

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