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'''Lerion''' was an ealdorman from the [[Wuffingas|House of Wuffingas]] who sought to claim the throne of [[Mercia]] from King [[Burgred of Mercia|Burgred]] during the 9th century. He had three daughters: [[Cordelia]], [[Regan]] and Goneril, all of whom sought to seek revenge for his death.
'''Lerion''' was a mythical king of [[Britons]], who was claimed to have lived and ruled in the 8th century BCE.
 
The story of king Lerion and his three [[Daughters of Lerion|daughters]], [[Goneril]], [[Regan]] and [[Cordelia]], was still alive in the 9th century CE, when the [[Viking]] [[Eivor]] learned about it while exploring the [[British Isles]].<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>


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The story of king Lerion was used by the playwright [[William Shakespeare]] as the basis for his play ''{{Wiki|King Lear}}''.<ref name="Leir of Britain">{{WP|Leir of Britain}}</ref>
The story of Lerion is likely inspired by the {{Wiki|Leir of Britain|legendary figure}} of the same name, which was used by the playwright [[William Shakespeare]] as the basis for his play ''{{Wiki|King Lear}}''.<ref name="Leir of Britain">{{WP|Leir of Britain}}</ref>


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Lerion was an ealdorman from the House of Wuffingas who sought to claim the throne of Mercia from King Burgred during the 9th century. He had three daughters: Cordelia, Regan and Goneril, all of whom sought to seek revenge for his death.

Behind the scenes

The story of Lerion is likely inspired by the legendary figure of the same name, which was used by the playwright William Shakespeare as the basis for his play King Lear.[1]

Appearances

References

  1. Leir of Britain on Wikipedia

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