The Mead Hall
The Mead Hall
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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.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781898281306 |
| ISBN 10 | 1898281300 |
| Title | The Mead Hall |
| Author | Stephen Pollington |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Anglo-Saxon Books |
| Year published | 2003-04-01 |
| Number of pages | 283 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |