There are a lot of features of Anglo-Saxon culture that are present in Beowulf, but some of the main ones are:
The belief in a supernatural world (i.e., ghosts and spirits)
A strong focus on family and honor
The importance of violence and war
The belief in a divine monarchy (i.e., God is the king of all)
Beowulf is a great example of how these aspects of Anglo-Saxon culture were reflected in literature.
Which features of the anglo-saxon culture are present in beowulf?
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