SCAN 2202 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Viking Expansion, Calends, Migration Period
28 Oct 2016
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What is the old norse/old scandinavian term for the language spoken by all. Chroniclers would make entries written in latin for different years. ), heavenly signs (comets, stars), and miraculous events (blood from the sky, locusts, miracles) Introduction of vikings in the late eighth century had altering effects on the way chroniclers would make their entries: Their disorderliness in the insular societies demanded new styles of writing. The chroniclers adapted their criteria to the new situation. Vocabulary, style, and language changed: by the 11th century, english & irish chroniclers wrote more expansive entries, put more info in their chronicles, and used vernacular language to describe events. Effects of viking expansion: gaelic chronicles (irish; begun in 795 ce) become more vernacular with viking"s presence. Great, who managed to create the foundation for a later unified english kingdom. Author had a clear and hostile view of scandinavian invades; strong negative sentiments on cnut"s governace of england; keen eye for perceived failing of.
