1. Anglo-Saxon Poetry

2. Mead-Hall A place where the lord and his followers shared fire, food, drink and entertainment. SYMBOL = Home

3. Scops Traveling minstrels told the story of Beowulf for hundreds of years before it was written. Scops were on the same level as warriors

4. Christianity v. Paganism Christianity 1.Belief in a single deity 2.Freedom of individuals to choose their own paths 3.Clear distinction between good and evil

5. Christianity v. Paganism Paganism People’s lives were completely in the hands of fate

6. Epic Long narrative poem that celebrates the deeds of legendary or heroic figure.

7. Characteristics of Epic Poem 1. The hero is a great leader who is identified strongly with a particular people or society. 2. The setting is broad and often includes supernatural realms. 3. The hero does great deeds in battle or undertakes an extraordinary journey or quest.

8. Archetype A pattern that appears in literature across cultures and is repeated through the ages. Can be a character, plot, an image or setting.

9. Kenning A two-word metaphorical name for something. A clever way of renaming familiar things. EX Whale-road = sea