Battle of Maldon

Notes:

Epic Devices: Single combat between individuals

Use of Kennings – list some examples

Mention of Epic Boast or Boasting

Motifs – running away from battle or the cowardly warrior vs. the warrior who dies by their leader

The celebration of a loss. It’s not the victory that is important as much as it is the struggle and the sacrifice. There are victories in losses.

Wyrd, Christianity vs. Paganism, Loyalty, Pride (ofermod), Transitory nature of life, the Idea of Honor

Characters to know from Maldon

Byrhtnoth
Offa
Eadric
Ethelred
Wulfstan
Aelfnoth
Wulfmoer
Aelfwine
Godric
Godwine
Godwig
Leofsunu
Aescferth
Byrhtwold