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Huyrwil

Huyrwil recruited five sons of Finn (Brodd, Bild, Bug, Fanning, Gunholm) then broke his treaty with the Danes

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Huyrwil recruited five sons of Finn (Brodd, Bild, Bug, Fanning, Gunholm) then broke his treaty with the Danes (Gesta Danorum (Books I-IX), The Danish History, > Book Four.)

Gesta Danorum (Books I-IX)

  • attestation: Huyrwil recruited five sons of Finn (Brodd, Bild, Bug, Fanning, Gunholm) then broke his treaty with the Danes (The Danish History, > Book Four.)

    "he took into his alliance, on account of their deeds of prowess, her five partners, the children of Finn, named Brodd, Bild, Bug, Fanning, and Gunholm"

  • attribution: When Huyrwil attacked the southern side of Zealand. (The Danish History, > Book Four.)

    "When Huyrwil attacked the southern side of Zealand, Fridleif assailed him in the harbour which was afterwards called by Huyrwil's name."