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Creation Date
Spring 2024
Description
This paper is a brief overview of how swords were physically made and societally treated in the Anglo-Saxon culture of the Medieval period. Beginning with the raw materials that swords were comprised of, this paper tracks the blade’s evolution as it transforms from a simple arrangement of iron to a complex symbol of family, fidelity, and strength.
Course: ENG 412, Medieval Literature (Dr. Aaron Housholder)
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Paper on Medieval swords
Paper on Medieval swords
Keywords
Medieval England, sword, blacksmith, sword smith, Anglo-Saxon, sword symbolism