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This volume presents three significant Old English poems: “Elene, †“Phoenix, †and “Physiologus.†Edited by Albert S. Cook, this collection offers invaluable insights into Anglo-Saxon literary and religious culture. “Elene†recounts the story of Saint Helenaâ€(TM)s quest to find the True Cross, blending historical narrative with religious devotion. “Phoenix†draws on classical and Christian symbolism to explore themes of resurrection and renewal, presenting a vibrant allegory of spiritual rebirth. The “Physiologus, †an early bestiary, combines natural history with moral and allegorical interpretations of various animals, offering a glimpse into the medieval understanding of the natural world and its relationship to Christian doctrine. This edition provides a valuable resource for scholars and students interested in Old English literature, religious history, and the development of medieval thought. It showcases the richness and complexity of Anglo-Saxon poetic tradition. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We a