Beowulf Sub Indo

[Kerrie Gingrich]

TheViking-era states of Denmark, Sweden and Norway emerged from several North Germanic tribes in Scandinavia. These tribes also included the Geats who were prominently featured in Beowulf. In this episode, we explore the early history of these tribes and discuss the historical context of Beowulf. We also explore how the Old Norse language of the Vikings impacted the Old English language of the Anglo-Saxons.

now, perhaps the name beowulf is actually based on a much older usage of a totem name when you do not promounce the actual name of the worshipped aninal. for example, the modern russian name for a bear literally means the one who eats honey., while the original name for the animal was Rus which resembles ursus and etc.

Just wanted to let you know Kevin that I found your History of English podcast about a week ago and, believe me, I am absolutely hooked. Thank you so so much for your wonderful work. I am fascinated by the history of the English language and am learning so much.

Hi Carrie. Thanks for sharing the podcast with your students. As far as my interest in the topic and the beginning of the podcast, I recommend that you check out the interview I did with the Endless Knot Podcast a few years ago. I think I addressed those questions in that episode. Here is the link: -64-the-history-of-the-english-language-with-kevin-stroud.

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