FLASHCARD: Beowulf Background

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What is Freya the goddess of?

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Households and childbirth

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What religion were the Anglo-Saxons?

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Pagan

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The text of Beowulf was influenced by...

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Christianity and Paganism

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What was the name of the Anglo-Saxon belief meaning fate?

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Wyrd

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How did Anglo-Saxons believe they achieved immortality?

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Fame

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What is the significance of the term 'Wyrd' in Anglo-Saxon culture?

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It represents the concept of fate and destiny.

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What role did Christianity play in the text of Beowulf?

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It influenced the moral and ethical themes present in the story.

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What is the difference between Paganism and Christianity in the context of Anglo-Saxon beliefs?

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Paganism is polytheistic, worshiping multiple gods, while Christianity is monotheistic, focusing on one God.

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Who were the primary authors of Beowulf?

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The poem was composed by an unknown Anglo-Saxon poet.

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What is the historical context of Beowulf?

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It reflects the values and beliefs of the Anglo-Saxon period, including heroism and loyalty.