It was also observed in other works of Germanic origin , Middle English poetry , and even an Icelandic prose saga .
Crowne drew on examples of the theme 's appearance in twelve Anglo - Saxon texts , including one occurrence in Beowulf .
Anglo - Saxon was also observed in other works of Germanic origin , Middle English poetry , and even an Icelandic prose saga .
Crowne drew on examples of the theme 's appearance in twelve Anglo - Saxon texts , including one occurrence in Beowulf .