| Svipdagr | |
|---|---|
| King of the Norwegians | |
| King of the Swedes | |
| Predecessor | Gram |
| Successor | Asmund |
| King of the Danes (first reign) | |
| Predecessor | Gram |
| Successor | Guthorm |
| King of the Danes (second reign) | |
| Predecessor | Guthorm |
| Successor | Hading |
| Consort | daughter of Gram and Groa |
| Issue | daughter Asmund |
| Father | Sigtryg |
| Religion | Pagan |
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Svipdagr or Swipdag was a legendary Swedish king and important figure in Book One of Gesta Danorum. The realm of his father was invaded by a Danish prince, Gram in to order marry, Svipdagr's sister, Groa. The prince was eventually successful and Svipdagr's father, Sigtryg was killed. Svipdagr escaped to Norway and carved himself a kingdom of his own. Later, Gram's act to dishonor his wife compelled Svipdagr to invade Sweden. After Gram murdered the King of the Saxons many Saxons joined Svipdagr's side. The war continued many years and during this time Gram tried to rape Svipdagr's daughter. Finally, Svipdagr was able to kill Gram in battle and took over Sweden and Denmark.[1][2]
Having won the war, Svipdagr installed his nephew, Guthorm as the puppet king of the Danes, while Guthorm's half-brother, Hading entered exile, but eventually returned and killed Svipdagr, leaving his son, Asmund to continue the war.[3]
- ^ The Danish History, Book One.
- ^ "Peter A. Munch. Norse Mythology: Legends of Gods and Heroes – The Gold Scales". oaks.nvg.org.
- ^ Pulsiano, Phillip; Wolf, Kirsten (2017). Routledge Revivals: Medieval Scandinavia (1993): An Encyclopedia. Routledge. ISBN 9781351665018.