Witta

ancestor Germanic single tradition · 1

Witta is the father of Wihtgils and grandfather of Hengest and Horsa. He is the son of Wecta, according to Bede. Witta is omitted from some manuscripts.

When

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

Relationships

co occurs with: Wægdæg, Siggar, Swæbdæg, Brond, Oðinn, Wōden, Beldeg, Horsa, Hengest
parent of: Wihtgils
child of: Wecta

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Mentioned by

Oðinn
Wōden
Beldeg
Horsa
Hengest
Wecta

Sources

wikipedia (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. Witta is omitted from some manuscripts, but his name appears as part of the same pedigree repeated in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle”
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