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The Swedish-Geatish wars refer to semi-legendary 6th century〔The dating has never been a matter of controversy. It is inferred from the internal chronology of the sources themselves and the dating of Hygelac's raid on Frisia to c. 516. It is also supported by archaeological excavations of the barrows of Eadgils and Ohthere in Sweden. For a discussion, see e.g. Birger Nerman's ''Det svenska rikets uppkomst'' (1925) (in Swedish). For presentations of the archaeological findings, see e.g. Elisabeth Klingmark's ''Gamla Uppsala, Svenska kulturminnen 59'', Riksantikvarieämbetet (in Swedish), or (this English language presentation by the Swedish National Heritage Board )〕 battles between Swedes and Geats that are described in the Anglo-Saxon epic ''Beowulf''. Little has survived of such battles in the Norse sagas,〔For discussions on remaining traditions, see Sölve, Ongenþeow, Onela, Battle of Brávellir, and Battle on the Ice of Lake Vänern.〕 and later 11th century-13th century wars between Swedes and Geats, notably involving the Geatish clans House of Stenkil and House of Sverker, are referred to as Swedish civil wars. ==The first war in ''Beowulf''== The Anglo-Saxon epic relates that the Swedes did not keep the peace when the Geatish king Hreðel had died, because the Swedish king Ongenþeow's sons (i.e. Ohthere and Onela) had grown up and were eager to fight.〔Lines 2473-2479〕 The Geats under their new king Hæþcyn captured the Swedish queen, but old king Ongenþeow saved her, at a hill fort called Hrefnesholt, although they lost her gold.〔Lines 2931-2936〕 Ongenþeow killed Hæþcyn,〔Lines 2483-2485, 2925-2931〕 and besieged the Geats at Hrefnesholt.〔Lines 2934-2942〕 The Geats were, however, rescued by Hygelac, Hæþcyn's brother,〔Lines 2434-2435〕 who arrived the next day with reinforcements.〔Lines 2942-2946〕 Having lost the battle, but rescued his queen, Ongenþeow and his warriors returned home: However, the war was not over. Hygelac, the new king of the Geats, attacked the Swedes: The Geatish warriors Eofor and Wulf Wonreding fought together against the hoary king Ongenþeow.〔Lines 2965-2966.〕 Wulf hit Ongenþeow's head with his sword so that the old king bled over his hair, but the king hit back and wounded Wulf.〔Lines 2966-2977.〕 Then, Eofor retaliated by cutting through the Swedish king's shield and through his helmet,〔Lines 2977-2982〕 giving Ongenþeow a death-blow.〔Lines 2485-2490, 2977-2982〕 Eofor took the Swedish king's helmet, sword and breastplate and carried them to Hygelac.〔Lines 2987-2990〕 When they came home, Eofor and Wulf were richly awarded,〔Lines 2992-2997〕 and Eofor was given Hygelac's daughter.〔Lines 2998-2999〕 Because of this battle, Hygelac is referred to as Ongenþeow's slayer.〔Line 1969〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Swedish-Geatish wars」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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