0139: Midweek Debrief – Not All That Wander Are Lost

Podcast Link: https://anchor.fm/donavon-riley/episodes/0139-Midweek-Debrief—Not-All-That-Wander-Are-Lost-e1tlprp

In Anglo-Saxon England a warrior owed complete fealty to his chief. A warrior was stunned unconscious during a battle in which his chief died. He revived after the battle and found himself chiefless. Several years later he recounts his plight.

“Wulf and Eadwacer” is an Anglo-Saxon poem found in the 10^th century Exeter Book and famous for its difficult interpretation. I believe this poem is essentially an expression of wife and mother’s grief.