Anglo-Saxon Religion

By:Alyssa LloydDanny Ford

Courtney Holliday

Anglo-Saxon Paganism

Paganism• The Pagans were referred to as

“Heathens” in their time.• The Pagans worshipped gods and

goddesses.• Their gods and goddesses were part

of, and ruled every aspect of their lives.

Conversion to Christianity• The fall of Anglo-Saxon Paganism began around

597 C.E.• Pope Gregory sent Roman missionaries to

convert the “Heathens” to Christianity.

“These heathen temples should not be destroyed but be converted into

Christian places of worship” –Pope Gregory the Great

Unchanged Culture

Christianity brought many new changes to the Anglo-Saxonsthough they maintained their brutality. The brought the witchcraft, polytheism, and rituals to a definite hiatus.

• http://englishheathenism.homestead.com/heathenheritage.html Anglo-Saxon Heathenism

• http://www.britainexpress.com/History/Early_Christian_Britain.htm Early Christianity in Britain

• http://history.wisc.edu/sommerville/123/123%206%20Anglo-Saxons%20III.htm Anglo-Saxon England III- The Spread of Christianity

• http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/Homework/saxons/religion.htm Anglo-Saxon Religion