Yffrotte is cited as a legendary king of Gothia and Sweden who, according to tradition, died by the seashore after being struck by the horns of a cow. In folk accounts, the cow was believed to be a witch transformed for revenge against the king for a wrong he had committed. The tale forms part of the folkloric tradition in Scandinavia linking royalty, witches, and animal transformation, a recurring theme in Northern European mythology.
Yffrotte
Creature Types: Other (King)
Mythological/Cultural Origins: Scandinavian
Roles/Functions in Lore: Ruler, Victim
Literary Sources/Traditions: Folklore, Oral Tradition
Historical/Legendary Time Periods: Legendary, Unspecified
Attributes/Powers: Folkloric Death, Kingship, Victimhood
Alignments/Moral Standings: Ambiguous
