The Anglo-Saxon or Englisc Folc have had, as all Germanic Folc have had, many great warriors, kings and poets (OE sċop). Those aethel men that rise up to lead their steadfast thanes to expand or defend the lands of their folc. One such great Englisc king (OE cyning) was the Mercian Warrior King Penda. The … Continue reading King Penda of Mercia