Skandia

Connections

• Skandian people led by Bödvar against the Witch Queen of Helheim

Context

Bödvar's "Skandian people" likely refers simply to Scandinavian people, since "Skandia" (or "Scandia") was once used to refer to the region of Scandinavia. Although, the name "Scandia" seems to stem from "Scania," which once referred to just the southern-most tip of present-day Sweden, which was under Danish control during the Viking Age. So, it's possible that Bödvar's tribe or people were specific to that region. Or, Skandia here could refer to a Swedish finance and investments company. Up to you (maybe these people were really good finance managers!).