Havant (Hampshire) is, of course, 'Hama's Spring'. Unfortunately, Havant
Borough Council (or more likely the Heralds, in devising the amorial
bearings) have latched on to the idea that the Hama in question is the
legendary hero of the Goths (mentioned in Beowulf). Is this remotely
plausible, or should I try to disabuse them of the notion?
John Briggs
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