PPT-Early Middle Ages: Anglo-Saxon Britain and the Celtic Heritage

Cultural History of Britain Lecture 3 The Middle Ages Periodisations European History 476 AD1492 Middle Ages Early Middle Ages 5 th century10 th century High Middle Ages 11 th 13. Iconography and Metal-. Smithing. Techniques. With Jason N. . Bellchamber. . Saxon Wolf Symbolism . The wolf was often an inspiration for names in Anglo-Saxon England. . Bardawulf. (Bright Wolf). Randwulf. Introduction to the Literary Period. Fast Facts. Key Concept: The Anglo-Saxon Legacy. Key Concept: The Normans Invade Britain. Key Concept: Life in Medieval Society. Your Turn. Feature Menu. Historical Highlights. Lyrics, and Epics. Anglo-Saxon Elegies. ELEGY . a poem mourning the loss of someone or something such as the passing of life, a way of life, beauty, or anything of intrinsic. or spiritual value. Anglo-Saxon Lyrics. and . Anglo-Saxon. . Britain. Vocabulary. building. Find. in the . section. the . relevant. . words. . for. . each. . heading. . Be . ready. . to. . give. . their. . Italian. . equivalent. Historical Introduction to the Early Middle Ages. Unlike the works of ancient Greece or Rome, which date back to thousands of years B.C., what we generally know and study about British literature begins in the Middle Ages (449 AD. Period from the end of Roman occupation in the 5. th. century until the Norman conquest of England in 1066 by William the Conqueror.. The term “Anglo-Saxon” refers to people from Northern Germany and Denmark who raided Britain and set up new kingdoms.. Historical Introduction to the Early Middle Ages. Unlike the works of ancient Greece or Rome, which date back to thousands of years B.C., what we generally know and study about British literature begins in the Middle Ages (449 AD. Review. Historical context—exile. Because it gives clues about the situation in the time period in which it was written, historical context . helps . a reader understand why things occur.. Exile: someone forced into exile is forbidden to return to his or her native land.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CH-_GwoO4xI. Opening lines to Beowulf in old English. . Figures of speech to remember: . 1. Kenning. 2. Epithet. 3. Alliteration. 4. Motifs: a motif can be seen as an image, sound, action or other figures that have a symbolic significance and contributes toward the development of theme.. Religion of Anglo-Saxon Period. The religion of the Celts (first British settlers) was a form of animism. They believed in spirits who were said to be their "gods" who controlled all aspects of life.. --J.R. Lander. English 12 - Lomauro. The Anglo-Saxons. 449-1066. The Anglo-Saxons 449-1066. England – relatively small island of Great Britain that has been invaded and settled many times. First by Iberians. During the time of the Anglo Saxon’s, heathonism became a great part of their life for thousands of years before Christianity was a religion as the gods were a part of and ruled many aspects of their lives. They were a part of birth, life, death, harvest, earth, sky, love, fertility, nature, weather and many more.. Ancient History and the Romans. Ancient British History. There were many tribes in Pre-Roman Britain. Collectively, they are referred to as the Celts.. Brythons. . (Britons) settled . most of the island . Can you answer the questions on your sheet?. Object 1. What do you think these are. ?. What are they made of. ?. How and where would these have been worn. ?. Who . would have worn these?. They are buckles..