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comitatus
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Germanic code of loyalty; Anglo-Saxon values.
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kinship
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family relationships; basis of heroic code.
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wergild
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payment to compensate for a slain kinsman (taken from killer).
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lord
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king; ruler.
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thane
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warrior class; will fight to the death for their lord.
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royal generosity
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duty of the lord: to be generous with gifts and land.
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hospitality
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duty of the lord: to feed and house his thanes and those of other lords.
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blood vengeance
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revenge is sought for wrongdoings; everlasting shame for those who don't seek revenge.
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scop
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storyteller; recorder of great deeds; is paid for his services.
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