Hotherus
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Hotherus is a human hero of the Danish and Swedish royal lines, and the son of Hothbrodd (or Hodbrodd) and brother of Athisl, both Kings of Sweden before him. He is gifted in swimming, archery, fighting and music and eventually becomes ruler of both Sweden and Denmark after the death of the usurper Hiartuar.
When
- First attested
- 1100 CE
- Attested period
- 1100 – 1200
- Historical notes
- Appears in Saxo Grammaticus's Gesta Danorum.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- wood-maidens, Mimingus, Thoro, Othinus, Rinda
- sibling of
- Athisl
- consort of
- Nanna
- child of
- Hothbrodd
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“After a while Hotherus and Balderus have their third battle and again Hotherus is forced to retreat. Weary of life because of his misfortunes, he plans to retire and wanders into the wilderness.”
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