Istaevo

Istaevo is one of the sons of Mannus and founder of the Istaevones, a group of Germanic tribes who lived in modern day western Germany, the Netherlands, and north-western BelgiumTacitus, P. C., (98). Germania. Ch.2. 
== Comparative Mythology ==
Istaevo has been linked to Askr, on an etymological basis of an alternate rendition of the name. He is likely a reflex of the otherwise-unnamed fourth brother from Proto-Indo-European mythology who represented the slave social class. The name "Istaevo" is made of the elements "to be" and "long time", suggesting a link to eternity and philosophy. Looking at the names of individuals who are associated with immortality shows a number of them with names that are some variation of "eternal one", with a number also having reference to philosophy within their names. This would imply that the fourth brother, whose story is otherwise unknown, attained immortality and wisdom through his life of toil, and a potential reconstruction of his name could be "Hoyu".
== References ==
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