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Who is halfdane?

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∙ 15y ago
Updated: 3/22/2024

Halfdane was a legendary Danish king mentioned in various Old Norse sagas and poems. He is often associated with the Scylding dynasty and is considered the grandfather of Hrothgar, a key figure in the Old English epic Beowulf.

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