What does the blending of pagan and Christian themes suggest about Old English authors?
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Correct answer: They reshaped old tales for new faith
Old English authors adapted pagan stories to fit Christian ideology. This allowed the preservation of oral tradition while promoting the newly dominant religious framework.
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