In a time where ancient gods waned and new beliefs rose, Wulfhere of Mercia emerged not merely as a successor but as a survivor of a kingdom in turmoil. Son of the legendary pagan warlord, Penda of Mercia, Wulfhere didn't inherit peace but fought to re-establish Mercia's dominance through fierce battles and unwavering determination.

His reign was marked by the clash of old and new religions, symbolized in legends that tell of him possibly sacrificing his own sons for their Christian faith, only to later embrace the religion he opposed. This narrative, whether fact or folklore, mirrors a world in the midst of transformation with Wulfhere at its heart.

Timeline:

00:00: Introduction
02:02: Ancestry & Early Life
06:41: Rise to Power
09:41: Wars & Expansion
12:59: The Murder of His Own Sons
16:27: Death & Legacy

Music by: Noel Malekar

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00:00:00: Introduction
00:02:02: Ancestry & Early Life
00:06:41: Rise to Power
00:09:41: Wars & Expansion
00:12:59: The Murder of His Own Sons
00:16:27: Death & Legacy

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See show notes: https://inlet.fm/history-profiles/episodes/69ec2ed21cbb9a4c0e0ba870

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