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In this alternate timeline, the mythos surrounding figures like King Arthur could change substantially. The story of Arthur might remain shaped by Anglo-Saxon heroism, drawing inspiration from Norse mythology rather than the romantic reshaping it underwent under Norman influence.
The Future Without William’s Rule
In this alternate England, stability might lead to greater innovation in arts and sciences, untempered by foreign rulers. By preserving a distinctly Anglo-Saxon civilization, it’s conceivable that English literature could have developed differently, focusing on epic tales reminiscent of Beowulf, without the later influences of the Normans to dilute them.