The Franks were a confederation of Germanic tribes that settled in what is now France and Germany. Under the leadership of King Clovis, they converted to Christianity, establishing the Merovingian dynasty, which would rule much of Western Europe. Their mythology included elements from both pagan and Christian traditions.nnCharlemagne, one of the most famous Frankish kings, played a critical role in the Carolingian Renaissance, which revived learning and culture during the Middle Ages.