Anglo Saxon Beliefs And Values

"'And if death does take me, send the hammered/ Mail of my armor to Higlac, return/ The inheritance I had from Hrethel, and he/ From Wayland. Fate will unwind as it must!'" Beowulf’s quote shows the characteristics he poses. These characteristics are adapted from the Anglo-Saxon and their values. During the 6th century many tribes that inhabited much of Europe, including the Anglo-Saxons, had many different beliefs and values. The Anglo-Saxons invaded Britain from Germany, taking advantage of the Roman World and eventually settled most of Britain bringing with them their values and beliefs. Anglo-Saxons were warriors. Children in Anglo-Saxon society learned how to become skilled warriors. They were also skilled storytellers. The belief in Anglo-Saxon society was that one of the only ways to have an afterlife was to have fame through one of the songs or poetry that was told throughout the land. There was no belief in a heaven or anything similar. The Anglo-Saxons worshiped Gods and believe in omens. Another belief was unavoidable fate. When they settled the Britain land, they brought with them these values and beliefs. As a result of living among Romans they adapted some of the Roman beliefs and values. A Roman belief was in an afterlife such as
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