Gibica
Gibica is the first named king of the Burgundy , but not historically proven . It is hypothetically dated to the end of the 4th century. The proven Burgundian kings of the 5th century are considered his descendants.
His name is mentioned in the Lex Burgundionum , but also in the Atlilied and (as Gjúki ) in the Völsunga saga . The in Waltharius occurring Gibbich , King of Franci Nebulones , is equated with him, from which the connection to the Nibelungen saga is made. In the Nibelung saga, where he is called Dankrat / Dankrad / Tankred , Gunnar / Gundahar / Gunther, Guttorm / Godomar / Gundomer and Giselher (Gislahar) are considered to be his sons or descendants, whom he had together with his wife Ute . As far as Scandinavian legends are included, Högni ( Hagen von Tronje ) should also be his son.
literature
- Robert Nedoma , Hans Hubert Anton : Gibichungen. In: Reallexikon der Germanischen Altertumskunde (RGA). 2nd Edition. Volume 12, Walter de Gruyter, Berlin / New York 1998, ISBN 3-11-016227-X , pp. 66-69. ( Google book search )
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| unknown |
King of the Burgundies before 406 |
Gundahar , Godomar , Gislahar |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Gibica |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | King of the Burgundy |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 4th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | 4th century |