Anglo-Saxon Culture
Early Anglo-Saxons lived in tribes where:
-The leader showed strength
-Elders proved themselves in battle
-Warriors were the strongest members
-Women had some rights but were still limited
Philosophy
-They believed strongly in fate "what will be, will be" and used animal sacrifices to see "omens" because they were very superstitious.
The Mead Hall
-This was a meeting place for each tribe
-Mead was the drink of the warriors, it was a sweet, alcoholic beverage made of honey, sugar, water, spices, and barley.
Equipment of the Warrior
-Sword- steel blade and gold handle
-Coat of mail- chain suit for armor.
-Helmet- covered the head completely
-Spear- wooden
-Horse- transportation
-Shield- round and made of wood
Cultural Influences on England
-Ancient Brythons- 300 B.C. -65 AD
-Romans- 55 B.C. - 65 AD
-Angles and Saxons- 449-1099 from Germany
-Danes- from Denmark
-vikings- from Sweden
Alfred the First
-One of the first leaders to unite all the tribes. (871-899)
Religion
-Early Anglo-Saxons believed in many Gods and Goddesses. Their religion was similar to Norse religion.
-Woden or Oden- chief God. "Wednesday"
-Thunor or Thor- God of thunder and weather. "Thursday"
Burial Rituals
-Burial involved god and elements of fire and water where the body was placed on a stand and buried with all possessions or put onto a boat and pushed out to sea.
Christianity
-In 597, Augustine who was a Roman priest, brought his religion to England. Christianity had a calming affect on the tribal culture.
Storytellers
-Bard or Scop- these were important people in tribes. They were educated storytellers and told tales of great warriors that showed the avulse of their culture.
Beowulf
-The only complete story that exists today from this culture.
The Anglo-Saxon Chronicles
-The only complete history of them in existence.
Monasteries
-Became the stronghold of faith and learning, valuable documents and treasures were stored there.
Epic
-Called "folk epic," an epic is a long story written in poetic form about a hero who performs brave deeds. Good always wins.
Riddles
-These were popular with the Scops but only few survive today.
The Norman Conquest
-In 1066, England faces an invasion from William, Duke of Normandy on the coast of France. The last Anglo-Saxon king is killed and it becomes William I of England ending the Anglo-Saxon age.
-The leader showed strength
-Elders proved themselves in battle
-Warriors were the strongest members
-Women had some rights but were still limited
Philosophy
-They believed strongly in fate "what will be, will be" and used animal sacrifices to see "omens" because they were very superstitious.
The Mead Hall
-This was a meeting place for each tribe
-Mead was the drink of the warriors, it was a sweet, alcoholic beverage made of honey, sugar, water, spices, and barley.
Equipment of the Warrior
-Sword- steel blade and gold handle
-Coat of mail- chain suit for armor.
-Helmet- covered the head completely
-Spear- wooden
-Horse- transportation
-Shield- round and made of wood
Cultural Influences on England
-Ancient Brythons- 300 B.C. -65 AD
-Romans- 55 B.C. - 65 AD
-Angles and Saxons- 449-1099 from Germany
-Danes- from Denmark
-vikings- from Sweden
Alfred the First
-One of the first leaders to unite all the tribes. (871-899)
Religion
-Early Anglo-Saxons believed in many Gods and Goddesses. Their religion was similar to Norse religion.
-Woden or Oden- chief God. "Wednesday"
-Thunor or Thor- God of thunder and weather. "Thursday"
Burial Rituals
-Burial involved god and elements of fire and water where the body was placed on a stand and buried with all possessions or put onto a boat and pushed out to sea.
Christianity
-In 597, Augustine who was a Roman priest, brought his religion to England. Christianity had a calming affect on the tribal culture.
Storytellers
-Bard or Scop- these were important people in tribes. They were educated storytellers and told tales of great warriors that showed the avulse of their culture.
Beowulf
-The only complete story that exists today from this culture.
The Anglo-Saxon Chronicles
-The only complete history of them in existence.
Monasteries
-Became the stronghold of faith and learning, valuable documents and treasures were stored there.
Epic
-Called "folk epic," an epic is a long story written in poetic form about a hero who performs brave deeds. Good always wins.
Riddles
-These were popular with the Scops but only few survive today.
The Norman Conquest
-In 1066, England faces an invasion from William, Duke of Normandy on the coast of France. The last Anglo-Saxon king is killed and it becomes William I of England ending the Anglo-Saxon age.