Norse Heroes 2

Norse Heroes 2 has articles of heroes who are not connected to the Volung-Nibelung cycle. Most of the characters in this page are the Skioldungs (Skjoldungs).

The Skioldungs were known as the Scyldings in the Anglo-Saxon poem, Beowulf. The Skioldungs were part of the royal dynasty of Denmark.

Note that with the Skjodung family, there are no clear or precise relationships between the members, and that causes some confusion in the genealogy. There are 3 main traditions: the Norwegian and Icelandic tradition, the Danish tradition and the Old English (Anglo-Saxon) tradition. One character in one tradition may have different parents, siblings or children in another tradition.

Since the Skjoldung genealogy may differ from one tradition to another, some of the articles will note the differences when they exist.

The main sources for the Norwegian and Icelandic traditions:

• Prose Edda, by Snorri Sturluson.
• Heimskringla (including the Ynglinga Saga) by Snorri Sturluson.
• Grottasong (“Song of the Hand-Mill” Grotti).
• Hrolfs saga Kraka.

The Danish tradition:

• Gesto, by Saxo Grammaticus.
• Skjoldunga Saga (Latin summary).

Old English tradition:

• Beowulf.
• Widsith

Related Pages

• Norse Heroes 1
• Valkyries
• Minor Norse Characters
• German Heroes

Genealogy

House of Halfdan-Hrolf