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Episode 37: Seafarers, Poets and Traveling Minstrels
Episode 37: Seafarers, Poets and Traveling Minstrels
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Length:
66 minutes
Released:
Jan 21, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Old English poets were ‘word weavers’ who often created new words to comply with the strict requirements of Germanic poetry. In this episode, we explore the role of the traveling minstrel in Anglo-Saxon culture. We also explore the etymology of … Continue reading →
Released:
Jan 21, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode
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