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3 weeks ago

New Medieval Books: Vikings, Knights, Elves, and Ogres - Medievalists.net

This collection of essays explores medieval literature from England and Scandinavia, focusing on major works and figures like Beowulf and Tolkien.
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fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

Stepping Into the Viking Age on a Winter Weekend in Massachusetts - Medievalists.net

North Folk Night Market immerses visitors in the Viking Age through performances, handcrafted goods, and storytelling centered around Beowulf.
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fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

Legacy of the Geats: How the Memory of Beowulf's Tribe Survives in Modern Sweden - Medievalists.net

The Geats' identity as a distinct people likely survived Swedish expansion and remains conceptually present in modern Sweden, despite Beowulf's poem suggesting their ultimate defeat and absorption.
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fromMedievalists.net
10 months ago

What is Hwt? The Debate Behind Beowulf's Opening Line - Medievalists.net

Hwæt is a versatile Old English pronoun with multiple translations and interpretations across literature.
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