The Mead Hall by Stephen Pollington

The Mead Hall by Stephen Pollington

Communal meals were an important part of Anglo-Saxon society. They were enjoyed by nobles and yeomen, warriors, farmers, churchmen and laity. Some of the feasts were informal communal gatherings ( gebeorscipe ) while others were formal ritual gatherings ( symbel ).

Using the evidence of Old English texts - including the epic Beowulf and the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles - Stephen Pollington shows that the idea of feasting remained central to early English social traditions long after the physical reality had declined in importance.

The words of the poets and saga-writers are supported by a wealth of archaeological data dealing with halls, settlement layouts and the magnificent feasting gear found in many early Anglo-Saxon graves.

The volume includes three appendices: Hall-themes in Old English verse; Old English texts; The structure and origins of the warband.

Moxon, E. S.: - E S Moxon has had a lifelong passion for history and writing. A childhood filled with family visits to ancient burial sites and stone circles fuelled her imagination. Inspired by classic medieval tales and Norse sagas, Elaine imagined herself inhabiting these Dark Ages and exploring the landscapes in her mind and continues to do so through her novels. The first in her 'Wolf Spear Saga' series is 'Wulfsuna' (from which these tales have arisen) and is now sold in ebook, paperback and hardback editions. You can find out more from her website: elainesmoxon.com She is currently working on her second novel in the 'Wolf Spear Saga', as well as a prequel novella based on the early life of Lord Wulfric. When not lost in pages of the past, Elaine lives in the Midlands with her family and their chocolate Labrador.

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ISBN 13	9781898281306
ISBN 10	1898281300
Title	The Mead Hall
Author	Stephen Pollington
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Anglo-Saxon Books
Year published	2003-04-01
Number of pages	283
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