Brunanburh

Famous quotes containing the word brunanburh:

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

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

    “Shamed in their souls.”
    —Unknown. Battle of Brunanburh (l. 99)