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Aun (2)

Aun (non.)
A king in Ynglinga Saga, the first saga in Heimskringla, who tried to prolong his life by making a pact to sacrifice his sons to Óðinn.

Aun is referenced in:

King Aun Sending his Tenth Son to be Sacrificed. 1899. Erik Werenskiold 1855-1938.

Digital image of the first illustration on p. 23 in the 1899 first edition of Kongesagaer.

King Aun on his High Seat. 1899. Gerhard Munthe 1849-1929.

Digital image of the vignette on p. 24 in the 1899 first edition of Kongesagaer.