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Anglo -Saxon Religion. Tamer. Kalid. Vedant. Religions. Two Religions Pagan Christianity. Paganism. Before introduction of Christianity Polytheistic Belief of magic and witchcraft. Pagan Gods. Balder – Immortality Eostre – Birth Frigg – Love Hel – Death Saxnot – Family - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Anglo -Saxon Religion
TamerKalid
Vedant
Religions Two Religions
• Pagan
• Christianity
Paganism Before introduction of Christianity Polytheistic Belief of magic and witchcraft
Pagan Gods Balder – Immortality Eostre – Birth Frigg – Love Hel – Death Saxnot – Family Tiw – War Wooden – Chief God
Praying ensured success in material things.
Rituals Sacrificing
• Gifts• Food• Bloodshed
Symbel• Feasting• Speech giving (Boastings)• No sacrifice
Christianity Monotheistic
• Christ
Spread from missionaries• Pope replaced pagan temples
Change due to Christianity Brought literacy
• Reading and writing• Schools
Mixed two religions• English
Sources http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/Homework/saxons/
religion.htm
http://www.hullwebs.co.uk/content/c-anglo-saxon/religion/religion.htm
http://englishheathenism.homestead.com/pagangods.html
http://www.greecetravel.com/nafplio/photo-album/PhotoAlbum1/nafplion60.jpg
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