Eric Weatherhat

Erik Weatherhat (Swedish: Erik Väderhatt) was a legendary king of Sweden.

Erik Weatherhat leading the army to the right. He controls the winds so that the ship turns in his direction.

According to the Swedish Chronicle, the cognomen Weatherhat refers to the accommodating wind he enjoyed whilst pillaging in the Baltic Sea region.

His place in the Swedish line of kings is mysterious and it varies by the source— He is commonly considered to be Erik Emundsson or, according to Gesta Danorum, one of Ragnar Lodbrok's sons.

See also
  • Saxo's kings of Sweden.


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