41. Eric IV., surnamed Segersell, or the Victorious.
42. Eric V., surnamed Stenchil Milde, or Happy-born.
The authors admit that they have omitted several names, probably from a doubt whether the kings in question ever reigned. Yet some of the names in both lists may be proved to be the same. How correct this? Doubtless the kings of Gothia sometimes reigned at Upsal, and vice versa. Indeed there is proof for this conjecture.
[120]. Saxo Grammaticus. The Universal History. The Ynglinga Saga, &c.
[121]. Ynglinga Saga, cap. 5.
[122]. This was also the name of Thor’s hammer or thunderbolt.
[123]. The same accident is related by Saxo of a Danish king.
[124]. See Introduction, page [31].
[125]. Ynglinga Saga, cap. 11–15. (apud Snorronis Heimskringlam, tom. i.).