Over many centuries, the concept of religion has been incorporated into various forms of human creation, including architecture, art, music, and literature. Literature is one of the most impactful art forms because it connects people from different eras through a record of beliefs, values, thoughts, and experiences. These records allow future readers to have a broader understanding of the circumstances and major codes of behavior surrounding the religion of peoples of the past. Many works of ancient English literature demonstrate the concept of religion in British culture and society of the time; however, two of the most prominent examples are found in the Anglo-Saxon poems "The Dream of the Rood" and "The Wanderer". The poem "The Dream of the Rood" is believed to have been written before the 10th century by the poets Caedmon or Cynewulf and combines pagan and Christian Germanic symbols, themes and motifs. “The Dream of the Rood Screen” begins with the narrator having a dream or vision in which he communicates with the cross (or rood screen) that held Jesus as he was crucified. The narrator begins by declaring that he “saw the trunk of Glory. The poem demonstrates both pagan and Christian Germanic influence in its entirety. The Germanic pagan influence is evident in the anthropomorphism of the Crucifix and the fact that the narrator could communicate with nature, particularly the tree that was cut down to become the crucifix of Jesus. The Christian influence is signified in the fact that the story reflects the crucifixion of Jesus and the constant references to God, Lord Almighty, Heaven and the Creator of humanity. “The Dream of the Rood” is a major example of the influence of religion in the works of