anglo -saxon religion

Anglo -Saxon Religion

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Religions Two Religions

• Pagan

• Christianity

Paganism Before introduction of Christianity Polytheistic Belief of magic and witchcraft

Pagan Gods Balder – Immortality Eostre – Birth Frigg – Love Hel – Death Saxnot – Family Tiw – War Wooden – Chief God

Praying ensured success in material things.

Rituals Sacrificing

• Gifts• Food• Bloodshed

Symbel• Feasting• Speech giving (Boastings)• No sacrifice

Christianity Monotheistic

• Christ

Spread from missionaries• Pope replaced pagan temples

Change due to Christianity Brought literacy

• Reading and writing• Schools

Mixed two religions• English

Sources http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/Homework/saxons/

religion.htm

http://www.hullwebs.co.uk/content/c-anglo-saxon/religion/religion.htm

http://englishheathenism.homestead.com/pagangods.html

http://www.greecetravel.com/nafplio/photo-album/PhotoAlbum1/nafplion60.jpg

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