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In your groups, try to figure out the equivalents of these modern kennings Kennings Widespread plague also marked the periodĪppreciating Beautyin Anglo-Saxon culture Excavated Objects & Artwork: ULFBERHT sword & the Sutton Hoo helmet Language & Literature: Kennings-a poetic phrase that substitutes for a noun, often evoking strong imagery and sometimes employing alliteration Over 4000 garnets, were used on objects from Sutton Hoo- some of them in the helmet's eyebrows.Bleak existence-the only certainty was death.In the literature, winter prevails there is rarely humor.

a person deemed savage or uncivilized and morally deficient Synonyms: heathen gentile nonbelieverĪ time of bloody conflicts, violence, and barbarism a person who is not a Christian, Jew, or Muslim. one of a people or community observing polytheistic religion 2.

Animism-the belief that everything has a spirit.

They offered a sign of hope-hope of immortality through the stories.

Stories provided an escape from their everyday strife.

They often focused on a hero or heroic deed.

The tales reflected people’s worries such as war, disease, and famine.

The Anglo-Saxon story tellers were called ‘scops.’.

The communal hall also served as an entertainment hall.

A large wall surrounded the group for protection.

Homes were clustered around the chieftain's hall.

Life centered around the strength of the leader or chief in every tribe/community.

A king was expected to be generous with gifts of treasure, land, and protection in exchange.Thanes, or warriors, swore loyalty to their king.Loyalty was key to the survival of your clan.