Religion+(5th+period)

Essential Questions: What were the various religions that existed during the Medieval period? Why was religion so important?

Anglo Saxon Religion

//** Paganism **// Before many of the Anglo Saxon’s changed over to Christianity, the Anglo Saxons were Germanic pagans. 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.

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