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Ane or Aun the Old was according to the medieval writer Snorri Sturluson one of the kings of the House of Yngling, the ancestors of Norway's first king, Harald Fairhair. He lost the throne of Sweden twice whereupon he had to seek refuge with the Geats in Westrogothia. He also regained his throne twice. He sacrificed his sons one by one for thence exending his lifetime. He at last had sacrificed ten sons, becoming some 200 years old. He was hindered in sacrificing his last son, Egil, and then he died. According to the tradition, he is buried near Uppsala in Sweden.

Preceded by:
Jorund
Mythological king of Sweden
First Reign
Succeeded by:
Halfdan
Halfdan Mythological king of Sweden
Second Reign
Ale the Strong
Ale the Strong Mythological king of Sweden
Third reign
Egil