Haethcyn
Anglo Saxon · mortal · heroic age · Recorded classification
Second son of Hrethel; accidentally killed his elder brother Herebeald. Succeeded as king of the Geats and fell in the war with the Swedes at Ravenswood (Hrefnesholt), slain by Ongentheow.
Parentage
- paternal: Hrethel
Domains
- kingship of the geats
- accidental kinslaying
Powers
- Accidentally slays his elder brother Herebeald with a misaimed shaft
Relations
- sibling: HerebealdFull sibling; shares the same complete attested parentage.
- sibling: HygelacFull sibling; shares the same complete attested parentage.
- sibling: Daughter of HrethelFull sibling; shares the same complete attested parentage.