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Examples Of Paganism In Beowulf

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The Anglo-Saxon society was essentially pagan. Christianity is the reason why all throughout Anglo-Saxon literature it could be observed that the religious aspect is present, alluding to Christianity but to pagan beliefs as well.As described above, the ultimate goal of Paganism is to “win fame before death.” Having wealth and fame assures that one’s afterlife will be glorious. As discussed in class, Pagan funerals consisted of sending people into the unknown without any direction. Their lives are only remembered through stories of their legacy. Beowulf, embracing his Pagan beliefs, assures his legacy as he tries to build fame. Beowulf was a member of Anglo Saxon society who eventually fulfilled the ideal king position. His ideal kingship
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