Understanding anglo-saxon culture
which feature of anglo-saxon culture is reflected in the
passage?
the expectation that a king gives gifts to his thanes
"i will take this message,
in accordance with your wish, to our noble king,
our dear lord, friend of the danes,
the giver of rings."
-beowulf: a new verse translation,
seamus heaney
the constant threat of war
the mixture of pagan and christian traditions
the importance of formal feasts