Silvius Brabo

Silvius Brabo [ˈsɪɫviəz ˈbraːboː] was a mythical Roman soldier and the legendary founder and namesake of the city of Antwerp and Duke of Brabant.

[1] According to one version of the legend, the giant Druon Antigoon guarded a bridge over the Scheldt;[1][2] another version has Druon guarding the port, demanding a tax from passing ships.

Brabo, a young Roman soldier, challenged Druon, cutting off his hand and throwing it into the River.

[1] Thus, the City gained its Dutch name Antwerpen from handwerpen (lit. transl.

[1][2] This mythical story is depicted by a fountain in front of the Antwerp City Hall.