Anglo-Saxon Charms, Spells, Recipes, and Remedies (DRAKE HALL)

The early English people faced numerous hardships and difficulties in their lives, such as the threat of water-elf disease and swarms of bees. Many of these obstacles were managed with “spells,” combinations of herbal remedies, holy items, religious prayer, or repeated chants. This class will explore the wonders, the absurdities, and the science behind Anglo-Saxon cures and remedies.             

Abigayil Wernsman recently received her Ph.D. in literary arts from the University of Denver, with a focus on medieval literature. While there, she studied Old English and early medieval Latin literature and early English pedagogy. She achieved her MA from the University of Northern Colorado in Victorian literature, with a focus on the Bronte sisters, and studied Victorian literature at CSU for her BA. She has taught a variety of British literature courses, poetry and writing classes, and Old English language classes. Currently, she is writing and researching a book project on Beowulf and academic translation.

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