Wife - Gunnhild
Eric's wife, Gunnhild was the daughter of Gorm the Old, King of Denmark. Eric and Gunnhild met at a feast given by Gorm and the next day, they got married, it was thought to be a marriage for a dynastic union between the two houses
Gunnhild and Eric are said to have the following children named: Gamie, Guthorm, Harald, Ragnfrod, Ragnhild, Erling, Gudrod and Sigurd Sleva.
Gunnhild was widely reputed to be a witch prior to the death of Harald Fairhair and Eric's half brother ' halfdan Haraldsson the Black' died mysteriously and that Gunnhild was suspected of bribing a witch to give him a death-drink
The sagas said that Gunnhild is most often depicted in a negative light, she is described as known for her power, cruelty and admired for her beauty and generosity and feared for her magic.
Gunnhild and Eric are said to have the following children named: Gamie, Guthorm, Harald, Ragnfrod, Ragnhild, Erling, Gudrod and Sigurd Sleva.
Gunnhild was widely reputed to be a witch prior to the death of Harald Fairhair and Eric's half brother ' halfdan Haraldsson the Black' died mysteriously and that Gunnhild was suspected of bribing a witch to give him a death-drink
The sagas said that Gunnhild is most often depicted in a negative light, she is described as known for her power, cruelty and admired for her beauty and generosity and feared for her magic.