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Egther the Finlander harried the Swedes with three ships; Halfdan attacked with equal numbers, fought overnight, then challenged and defeated him the next day

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Egther the Finlander harried the Swedes with three ships; Halfdan attacked with equal numbers, fought overnight, then challenged and defeated him the next day (Gesta Danorum (Books I-IX), The Danish History, > Book Seven.)

Gesta Danorum (Books I-IX)

  • attestation: Egther the Finlander harried the Swedes with three ships; Halfdan attacked with equal numbers, fought overnight, then challenged and defeated him the next day (The Danish History, > Book Seven.)

    "Egther, a Finlander, was harrying the Swedes on a roving raid. Halfdan, having found that he had three ships, attacked him with the same number."