About this episode
This episode discusses the 11th-century Latin encomium honoring Queen Emma of Normandy.
The Encomium Emmae Reginae is an 11th-century Latin encomium – a work meant to praise a person – in honour of the English queen Emma of Normandy. Credits – Music: 'Wælheall' by Hrōðmund Wōdening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQfdqIyqJ4g&list=LL&index=5&ab_channel=Hr%C5%8D%C3%B0mundW%C5%8Ddening Social Media - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anglosaxonengland Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Anglo-Saxon-England-Podcast-110529958048053 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anglosaxonenglandpodcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Topics covered
- 11th-century history
- Latin encomium
- English queen
- Emma of Normandy
- historical literature
Keywords
- Encomium Emmae Reginae
- Emma of Normandy
- Latin literature
- 11th century
- historical praise
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Evergreen Podcasts, Hrōðmund Wōdening
Books & works: Encomium Emmae Reginae
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