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Wecta

ancestor Germanic single tradition · 1

Wecta is the father of Witta, grandfather of Wihtgils, and great-grandfather of Hengest and Horsa. He is the son of Woden, according to Bede.

When

First attested
500 CE
Attested period
500 – 1100
Historical notes
Documented in Anglo-Saxon Chronicle.

Relationships

co occurs with
Wihtgils, Wægdæg, Siggar, Swæbdæg, Brond, Seaxneat, Oðinn, Horsa, Hengest
parent of
Witta
child of
Wōden
sibling of
Beldeg, Wihtlaeg

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Mentioned by

Sources

wikipedia (1)
  1. Anglo-Saxon royal genealogies

Source passages

“Bede relates that Hengest and Horsa, semi-legendary founders of the Kentish royal family, were sons of Wihtgils (Victgilsi), [son of Witta (Vitti)], son of Wecta (Vecta), son of Woden.”

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