1) King of the Geats 
In the twelfth-century Danish history Gesta Danorum (The Deeds of the Danes), Siward, (Sywardus, Synardus), was an ancient king in Götaland, who had a daughter named Alfhild, who became a legendary Viking pirate. To protect his daughter from unworthy suitors, Siward had her chamber guarded by a lizard and a snake. He also said that if any man tri...