The oldest preserved poem in this language was apparently composed by an illiterate cowherdwho learned to compose verse in a dream.
The oldest preserved poem in this language was apparently composed by an illiterate cowherdwho learned to compose verse in a dream. Another poem written in this language is narrated by adreamer who speaks to a piece of wood that praises the glory of God after it is used in the crucifixion.Caedmon's Hymn and The Dream of the Rood are written in this language. A different work writtenin this language details how the title figure's sword is (*) melted by the blood of a woman who isdefeated when the protagonist dives into a lake and slays her. In that work in this language, a descendant ofCain continuously attacks the mead hall Heorot, which was constructed by King Hrothgar. For 10 points,identify this language used to write Beowulf.
The oldest preserved poem in this language was apparently composed by an illiterate cowherdwho learned to compose verse in a dream.
Old English [prompt on "English", do NOT accept "Middle English"]