Kennings
Here are some examples of Anglo-Saxon kennings, taken from a wide range of Anglo-Saxon poetry. Match the Anglo-Saxon kenning on the left to its simplified meaning on the right.
| earth-stepper | cliffs |
| whale-road | king |
| the sky's candle | sea |
| the barrow-guardian | battle |
| swan's riding | ship |
| heaven's jewel | wanderer |
| sword-play | dragon |
| sea horse | sun |
| sea wall | sea |