| From Gotland and south-east Sweden came the Geats, Norwegians, Franks from northern France and central Germany, Wends from the southern Baltic coasts, and many others. |
| Main things in Sweden were the Thing of all Swedes, the Thing of all Geats and the Lionga thing. |
| A common definition of Sweden is that it was formed when the Swedes and Geats were ruled by one king. |
| During this period, it is believed that the Swedes expanded from eastern Sweden and incorporated the Geats to the south. |
| But speedily now shall I prove him the prowess and pride of the Geats, shall bid him battle. |
| According to this hypothesis the Geats would have not only resided in southern Sweden but also in Jutland, where Beowulf would have lived. |
