The Antwerp legend of Brabo and Antigoon

In the city of Antwerp, there is a legend that has been told for centuries… It is the story of a fearsome giant named Druon Antigoon and a brave young Roman soldier named Silvius Brabo.
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[@dannyvanhove8420]

Hence the city name Antwerp originates from 'hand throwing'. 'Hand' in Dutch means also 'Hand' but became 'ANT' dialectically and Dutch for 'throwing' means 'WERPEN'.

[@ArienvanRijswijck]

It's a legend but not the origine of our name "Antwerpen" .

[@flitsertheo]

Druon Antigoon is the patron saint of all taxmen. Or he should be.