Myths, Legends & Sagas
All the civilizations in history, both ancient and recent, had one thing in common: they told stories. Sometimes, the knowledge we can glean from legends, myths and sagas gives us valuable insights about how a civilization once lived, thought, and believed - insights that would have been otherwise lost.
Find out more about the stories of the Ancient Greeks, the Anglo-Saxons and the Norse below:
Beowulf: The Words of Wiglaf
Beowulf is the oldest surviving epic poem written in the English language and one of the greatest stories of heroism ever told. Set in the world of Anglo-Saxon warriors, mead halls, monsters, dragons, and treasure hoards, it explores timeless themes of courage, loyalty, leadership, and legacy.
In this retelling, the story is narrated by Wiglaf, Beowulf's final loyal warrior, who witnessed the events of the epic firsthand. Through his eyes, students follow Beowulf's journey from celebrated hero to aging king, while exploring the myths, legends, and values that shaped the early medieval world.
