Gordas () was a prince of the

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. He was a ruler of the Huns near the Maeotis, near the

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. In 527 he went to

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, where he received baptism. He then returned to his people and started to destroy their idols. This caused a revolt, led by his brother, in which he was killed. His murderers then fled, fearing Byzantine reprisals.

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