Hlaford
Within the context of the poem, the Old English word "hlaford," literally "lord," translates best to "husband." But what if that's not entirely accurate? There's a theory among scholars that the "h...
Uhtceare
You know that time just before dawn when you lie awake worrying? We've all been there. This Old English word captures the tone of the poem quite beautifully. Of course, because there is no single m...
The Cave
We've mentioned that around the time this poem was written, caves were often used as sanctuaries for Christian ascetics. Now it's time to get into the symbolic significance of the cave. This image...