Vortigern and Rowena
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Vortigern and Rowena
Rowena, beautiful daughter of the Anglo-Saxon leader Hengest, entrances (and gets drunk) the warlord Vortigern, with whom Hengest is negotiating to obtain more land. Vortigern agrees to any terms set by Hengest as long as he may take Rowena as his second wife. Hengest thus demands, and is given, the kingdom of Kent. Date: 5th Century A.D
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Anglo Hengist Rowena Saxon Vortigern Warlord
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In this evocative 5th century image, the alluring Rowena, daughter of the powerful Anglo-Saxon leader Hengest, captivates the warlord Vortigern during negotiations for additional land. The scene unfolds in a grand hall, where the dimly lit room is filled with the warmth of flickering torches and the rich aroma of mead. Vortigern, a formidable figure with a stern expression, sits on his throne, dressed in armor and adorned with gold and jewels. Rowena, with her long, golden hair and delicate features, stands before him, a cup of mead in her hand. As the negotiations progress, Hengest, ever the cunning strategist, allows his daughter to enter the room, knowing full well the effect she would have on Vortigern. The warlord, taken by her beauty and charm, is instantly entranced. He agrees to any terms set by Hengest, no matter how unfavorable, as long as he may take Rowena as his second wife. With a sly grin, Hengest demands, and is granted, the kingdom of Kent as part of the deal. The room erupts in laughter and celebration as the agreement is sealed, and the future of the land lies in the hands of these two powerful figures. The image captures a pivotal moment in history, where the power of seduction and cunning strategy intertwine to shape the fate of a kingdom.
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