Gundomar I (also Gundimar, Godomar, or Godemar) was according to legend the eldest son and successor of Gebicca, King of the Burgundians. He succeeded his father in 406 or 407 and reigned until 411. He was succeeded by his brother Giselher.
In the Nibelungenlied, he is named Gernot (sometimes Gernoz) and he is the brother of Gunther, Giselher and Kriemhild.
In Norse mythology, he is called Guthormr, and he was the murderer of Sigurd (Sigfried), the dragon slayer.
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References
- Gentry, Francis G. (2002). The Nibelungen Tradition: An Encyclopedia. Psychology Press. p. 71. ISBN 978-0-8153-1785-2.
- Gentry 2002, p. 121.
- Journal for Mental Changes: Perspectives of Economic, Political and Social Integration. Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL. 2000. p. 49.
| Preceded byGebicca | King of Burgundy 407–411 |
Succeeded byGiselher |