In fourteenth-century Sweden, the depositions of several kings (Birger Magnusson in 1318, Magnus Eriksson in 1364 and Albrekt av Mecklenburg in 1389) were followed by the production of literary depictions of those monarchs’ reigns, pointing out their many faults, the wickedness of their advisors or the tyrannical nature of their rule. Some of these texts used allegorical imagery or satirical commentary to criticise kings such as Magnus Eriksson (r. 1319–64) and Albrekt (r. 1364–89), or employed other literary devices to present preceding or succeeding periods as more peaceful, prosperous or righteous. Thus, both Latin and vernacular literary works could serve a legitimating function, presenting the actions of the rebels as well as the succeeding regime as lawful and legitimate. In doing so, they can serve as valuable sources to describe the ongoing opposition and resistance to fourteenth-century Swedish kings.