Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Life was harsh back in ye olde quotBeowulfquot days

Ray Winstone left plays the hero in Beowulf. But life in sixth century Scandinavia was not that thrilling. There was much less writing much less trade the population declined from plague said Drout. So there was a lower level of technology and economic activity. Because of the infant death rate and early mortality rate life expectancy was in the low to mid s. So how far fetched is a year old Beowulf John D. But he said some people really did live a long life. If you survived into mature adulthood you might continue for quite some time. THE COMMUNITIES Villages were rural and small fewer than people said Niles. The homes were made out of wood and ranged in size. Rather different generations would have lived together and shared a similar place. The halls had a central fire and a hole in the roof to let the smoke escape said Twomey. Peasants were not welcome. This isn t to say women couldn t fight in ordinary circumstances but they weren t professionals. ! Most of the men were farmers only a small percentage were part of the professional warrior class said Niles. But any man could be called upon to fight. Boyle said peasants ate mostly grains which lasted throughout the winter and vegetables. For them meat was considered a luxury eaten only on special occasions. Regular clothing was made out of animal skin. Men did not bare their body builders chests and washboard abs. Exposing your body made you vulnerable and laughable said Twomey. However Scandinavia has four seasons and the story could have taken place during a heat wave. Peasants made their own fun in much the same way. There was still a great deal of beauty and joy Drout said. It just seems that literature is filled with tragedy and disaster. Maybe because no one bothered to write down the happy things. See which companies won.

Source: seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/living/2004011664_beowulfdays14.html

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