Hadding was the son of a Finnish princess and King Gram, a legendary lord of Denmark. After the tragic circumstances of Hadding’s upbringing, he was raised in exile by a family of giants. He succeeded his father to the Danish throne after avenging his death.
Hadding would turn out to be a formidable warrior. He fought both along and against giants. He rode with Odin. He was victorious on many a battlefield. He slayed monstrous beings that terrorized other mortals. At some point, he even conquered death.
There is no mistake: Hadding was the stuff of legends.
Modern Appearances
Literature
- Prose Edda by Snorri Sturluson – Hadding is a legendary Norse king.
Film and Television
- Vikings (History Channel) – Legendary Scandinavian kings inspire characters in the series.