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ENGL 2210 - Early British Literature: Viking & Anglo-Saxon Swords

Topic 1

1. Research Viking and Anglo-Saxon swords. How are these swords used in Beowulf? Argue for the connection between the warrior and the sword, or argue that there is no special connection between a warrior and the sword.  

Viking Swords

Viking swords

Beowulf Fighting the Dragon

Painting of Beowulf Fighting the Dragon