003 - Anglo-Saxon Poem [PG]

This is a reading of an Anglo-Saxon poem called 'The Fortunes Of Men'. In it, the poet blends Christianity and traditional Anglo-Saxon beliefs. Please only listen if you are old enough to deal with some somewhat graphic imagery, or feel you can listen to something of that nature; hence the PG warning in the title.

Christianity (ancient Christianity) denied pre-destination and preached free will. The Anglo-Saxons believed very strongly in fate, which they called 'wyrd'. Essentially, they believed that their destiny was inescapable and laid out by the threads spun by the Norns (from Germanic pagan tradition); even the gods were tied to this wyrd (prophecies of Ragnarok). This poem was an attempt to reconcile belief in this with belief in the Christian God.

I would be interested to hear your opinions on this poem, both as a piece of literature and as an attempt at eclectic spirituality. I also have other Anglo-Saxon poetry and writings, if anybody would be interested in hearing another.

Remember though, no unpleasant comments; please keep any debates on a civil and respecful level. Thank you

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• Anglo-Saxon
• poetry

[modepet]

awesome!

cheers from germany,

peter

[TortoFun]

Thank you.

[ThomasRowsell]

cool