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Aminaduc the Saxon

Aminaduf, Aminadus, Ammaduc, Amynadus, Minaduc, Minaduf, Minadui, Minadus, Mynadus

Giant high king of the Saxons and brother of MagaatMahaglant, and Maglahant. His son was the Saxon king Oriel, and his nephews were Hargadabran (Hargodabrans) and Hengist. He ruled the country of Hoselice.

Aminaduc and the Saxons invaded Britain in the early days of Arthur’s reign, but were expelled by Arthur and the other British kings.

According to the Livre d’Artus, Aminaduc was a Saxon who was the ruler of Denmark.


See also
Orofoise | The Legend of King Arthur


Sources
Vulgate Merlin | 1220-1235
Le Livre d’Artus | Early 13th century