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Episode 46: Cynewulf and the Kindred Kings
Episode 46: Cynewulf and the Kindred Kings
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Length:
62 minutes
Released:
Jul 15, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode
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In this episode, we look at the English terms associated with kings and nobility and explore the concept of Anglo-Saxon kingship. We also look at the poetry of the 9th century poet Cynewulf. The link between kings and Cynewulf is … Continue reading →
Released:
Jul 15, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode
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