Anglo-Saxon Poems
It's your turn to be an Anglo-Saxon scop. After reading the riddles we discussed in class, write your own Anglo-Saxon poem. You may write it on any subject. Your poem can be a riddle if you like.
Be sure to use kennings, cæsura and alliteration. Your poems are due in class on September 12-13. Click below to see examples of Anglo-Saxon riddles and to review the information presented in class: |