Brunanburh

Famous quotes containing the word brunanburh:

    “Then with their nailed prows
    Parted the Norsemen,”
    —Unknown. Battle of Brunanburh (l. 93–94)

    “Slew with the sword-edge”
    —Unknown. Battle of Brunanburh (l. 9)

    “Brake the shield-wall,
    Hewed the lindenwood,
    Hacked the battleshield,”
    —Unknown. Battle of Brunanburh (l. 11–13)