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Apr

Arms and Armour in Anglo Saxon Times

Posted by rdenning  Published in Anglo Saxon Survival Guide, Anglo Saxons, Dark Age, The Amber Treasure, warfare

We know a considerable amount about the arms and armour used by the Anglo Saxons because firstly there is much mention of them in the sagas and chronicles such as The Battle of Maldon. Secondly weapons often survive well in archaeological finds being made, at least in part, of metal such as iron and steel. […]

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3

Apr

Learning to be a warrior in Anglo Saxon times

Posted by rdenning  Published in Anglo Saxons, Dark Age, The Amber Treasure, warfare

In an age when the role of the warrior was key to protecting  one’s family as well as to carving your own path in the world, the process of becoming a warrior was a central part of a youth’s life. Certainly this was so for boys and even (although to a far lesser extent) to some girls, […]

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Feb

Rituals and Traditions in Warfare

Posted by rdenning  Published in Anglo Saxon Survival Guide, Anglo Saxons, Dark Age, rituals, The Amber Treasure, Uncategorized, warfare

The preparation for warfare, the rituals surrounding it and the actual conduct of battle were central to the world view of the Anglo-Saxons. Even if a man never fought a battle or the land was at peace it was expected that men would train to be ready. Just like today, reputation very important to men […]

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