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House of Yngling

The House of Yngling is a legendary royal dynasty from Norse mythology and early Scandinavian history. It is believed to be the oldest known Swedish royal family line, tracing its origins to the Norse gods and mythic ancestors. The Ynglings are considered the spiritual and ancestral founders of Swedish royalty, with stories recorded in ancient texts like Snorri Sturluson's "Ynglinga Saga." Historically, they are associated with early Swedish kings and serve as a symbolic link between myth and history, representing the divine right and noble origins of Scandinavian monarchs.