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Anglo-Saxon England
King Raedwald and Sutton Hoo
Aug 30, 2023
Explore the life of King Raedwald and the famous burial at Sutton Hoo. Discover King Raedwald's syncretism and his relationship with Edwin. Learn about the reign of King Raedwald and the subsequent events, including the influence of Edwin on Aorpwald's conversion. Delve into the significance of the Sutton Hoo cemetery and the objects of wealth and prestige found in Radwald's reign.
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- King Raedwald's syncretic religious beliefs, combining Christianity and pagan gods, were not universally accepted by his household and queen.
- The lavish ship burial at Sutton Hoo, associated with King Raedwald or his kin, highlights the immense wealth and international connections of East Anglia during his reign.
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