Balderus

As news of Balderus's efforts reaches Hotherus, he and his allies resolve to attack Balderus.

After three days, Balderus dies from his wound.

Balderus is not completely defeated and shortly afterwards returns to defeat Hotherus in the field.

But at the same time Balderus, son of Othinus, has caught sight of Nanna bathing and fallen violently in love with her.

But Balderus's victory is without fruit for he is still without Nanna.

Encouraged by this, Hotherus returns from exile and once again meets Balderus in the field.

Gesta Danorum In Saxo 's version of the story Høtherus meets wood maidens who warn him that Balderus is a demi-god who can't be killed by normal means.

He finds where Balderus's magical food is prepared and plays the lyre for the maidens preparing it.

Meanwhile, Balderus enters the country of king Gevarus armed and sues for Nanna.

They warn him that Balderus has designs on Nanna but also tell him that he shouldn't attack him in battle since he is a demigod.