Regarding the mythology of Brynhild.
Regarding the mythology of Brynhild.
Also known as Brunhild, Brünhild, Brunhilda, Brünhilde, Brynhild, Brynhildr or Brünhilt.
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Who is the Greek king Brynhild fought?
In chapter 27 of the Saga of the Völsungs, Brynhild brags of having been in battles with a king of Greeks:
She answered in heavy mood from her seat, whereas she sat like unto swan on billow, having a sword in her hand and a helm on her head, and…
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Why did Brynhild disobey Odin?
When Sigurd wakes up Brynhild, we learn that her imprisonment was the result of her defiance to Odin's command:
Then Brynhild speaks again and says, "Two kings fought, one hight Helm Gunnar, an old man, and the greatest of warriors, and Odin had…
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