25 Life Lessons from the Anglo-Saxons

Old English literature is filled with statements about how one should live their life. From religious texts to business advice, warrior codes and even cautionary phrases about mead drinking. There was clearly a reverence towards education and wise people during those times. The great Anglo Saxon King Alfred was renowned for his wisdom and had various religious and philosophical texts translated into to English. He believed his kingdom had gone into decline when it came to education and sort to restore it and push his people even further. He was considered to be an expert counsellor and is said to have created his own collection of proverbs which have been cited in "The Owl and The Nightingale." I created this video after reading a range of maxims and proverbs from the Anglo Saxon period. I extracted the lessons to create 25 rules for life. A reimagining of the texts for a modern audience. I hope you enjoy this insight into the wisdom of Old England. Sources: The Durham Proverbs The proverbs are considered to have been used to document everyday business of the people of Anglo-Saxon England. The Exeter Book This is the largest (and perhaps oldest) known collection of Old English poetry/literature still in existence. Written by us. Voice-over by: Nicky Rebelo Music: Voice of an Angel 3 Alexander Nakarada Voice of an Angel 2 Alexander Nakarada Further reading: https://aclerkofoxford.blogspot.com/p/old-english-wisdom.html Subscribe for more original motivational content: https://bit.ly/3PiZkUq