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"And launched him alone out over the waves. And they set a gold standard up High above his head and let him drift To wind and tide, bewailing him And mourning their loss" (46-50).

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By Aubrey Charron, Allie Abbott, Abigail Abdi, and Blair Kearns

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By Aubrey Charron, Allie Abbott, Abigail Abdi, and Blair Kearns

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The Anglo-Saxons enjoyed victories because they displayed strength, courage, and leadership. When they achieved a victory, they ate domesticated animals, drank ale and other alcoholic beverages, sang long and enthusiastic songs, and had large feasts and parties in the mead-hall. They also gave many long speeches that emphasized the success of their victory, and bragged about their hero’s abilities and how the victory was accomplished. However, it was frowned upon to drink in excess and get drunk in the king’s home, mainly because they couldn’t fight drunk because they would pass out and have no control over themselves, but they did it anyways.

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They didn’t take defeats very lightly, however. Since they valued the traits of strength, courage, and success, a defeat in battle or a defeat to a common enemy countered those traits. Even when one of their kings died, they viewed it as a defeat and mourned for a long time because of their loyalty to him. They often sang sad lays in response to a defeat. In the case of a defeat, they were often ruled by the victor, and this resulted in them praying to their gods to help liberate them from their enemy’s rule. In Beowulf, the people cried and prayed when Grendel kept on eating them, and wouldn’t go away for 12 years.

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"And mourned under morning. Their mighty prince, The storied leader, sat stricken and helpless,  Humiliated by the loss of his guard, Bewildered and stunned, staring aghast And the demon’s trail, in deep distress" (129-130).

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" Then Halfdane’s son presented Beowulf With gold standards as a victory gift, 1020 An embroidered banner; also breast-mail And a helmet; and a sword carried high, That was both precious object and a token of honor. So Beowulf drank his drink, at ease" (1019-1024)

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-When there was a victory, many drank wine and ate fish.
-Warriors displayed courage and leadership.
-They Didn't take defeats lightly

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This is what they would have eaten at a victory feast.

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Animated Video created using Animaker - https://www.animaker.com Food of the anglo-saxons