Gûntera

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Gûntera was the king of the gods, according to dwarven legend, and husband to Kílf, goddess of water.

According to legend, Gûntera was born fully grown from a she-wolf, and then proceeded to battle with the primordial giants so that the gods could have a place in the universe. The dwarves gave sacrifices to him in order to ensure his favor.

Gûntera was against the creation of people to inhabit Alagaësia; later on, though, Helzvog created the dwarves. Outraged by Helzvog's defiance, Gûntera created the Elves to claim Alaegasia for himself.

In Brisingr, at Orik's coronation, this is the god Eragon glimpses.

The dwarves often ignore the hardships they have endured when speaking to Gûntera, as they do not wish to anger him, as when Gannel said "your kingdom flourishes" in Brisingr to Gûntera.

[edit] Real Life Connections

Gûntera's origins exhibit a blending of elements of Greco-Roman mythologies in two ways: First, the fact that Gûntera was born fully grown is reminiscent of the birth of the Greek goddess, Athena, who sprang fully grown from the head of Zeus. Second, the fact that Gûntera was born of she-wolf is an homage to the birth of Romulus and Remus, both of whom were abandoned by their mother in a forest, and were raised by a she-wolf. Third, the battle with primordial giants is a homage to the Titanomachy, the war between the Titans and the Gods at the beginning of Greek Mythology.

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