Question

What might be the significance of Caedmon being a simple cowherd?

Answer 1

I think his significance was that its similar of how we describe Jesus as being a shepherd a person who looks after sheep with people as his flock. Hope this helps

Answer 2

Caedmon is the representation of the aristocratic-heroic Anglo-Saxon, this is a tradition of expression of the Christian themes.

Step-by-step explanation:

This kind of hero has the conventional virtues such as bravery and generosity, with some obligations with his lord and usually, he needs to face some conflicts of loyalty. Caedmon was an illiterate cowherd who was retired form a comany in shame. Later he got a gift of singing, so he became an inmate of the monastery.