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When did the Romans first invade Britain?
What happened after the Romans withdrew from Britain in A.D. 410?
What type of literature did the Anglo-Saxons bring with them to Britain?
How were the Anglo-Saxon songs and lays transmitted?
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What happened to the Anglo-Saxons' heathen gods?
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What is the main focus of the passage?
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Study Notes
Roman Invasion of Britain
- The Romans invaded Britain in 43 AD.
Anglo-Saxon Arrival
- The Anglo-Saxons moved into Britain after the Romans withdrew in 410 AD.
- The Anglo-Saxons brought with them their own traditions and literature.
Anglo-Saxon Literature
- Anglo-Saxon literature largely consisted of songs and lays, known as “folk-poetry”.
- These songs and lays were passed down orally through generations.
- The themes of these songs and lays included heroic deeds, battles, mythology, and history.
Anglo-Saxon Gods
- Anglo-Saxon beliefs were pagan, with deities such as Woden, Thor, and Tiw.
- They blended these beliefs with Christianity as they converted to the new faith during the 7th century.
Focus of the Passage
- The passage focuses on the arrival of the Anglo-Saxons in Britain following the Roman withdrawal and their contributions to Anglo-Saxon literature and culture.
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Explore the history of culture and the arts in Britain, starting with the Roman invasion of the British islands. Learn about the Roman occupation, native creative writing, and the development of poetry until the seventeenth century.