Sigrun

Also known as: Kara · Family: House of Hogni · Role: daughter of Hogni; Valkyria · First appears: Elder Edda · The First Lay of Helgi Hundingcide · Part 2

In the First Lay of Helgi Hundingcide, Hogni (father of Sigrun) is named as Sigrun’s father. At Gnipalund, she rescued the royal ship and fleet from Ran, and at Frekastein she came from heaven to protect Helgi in battle.

In the Second Lay of Helgi Hundingcide, Sigrun is said to have been Svava regenerated. At the assembly of kings, Hodbrodd, son of Granmar, betrothed himself to her; Sigrun told Helgi that she loved another prince and had broken her father’s promise. Helgi said she would live with him, and they later had sons. When Dag told her that Helgi had fallen, she entered his mound at nightfall to reunite with him; the following evening, Helgi rode away while Sigrun returned to her home. Her life was shortened by grief and mourning. Helgi and Sigrun were said to have been regenerated as Helgi Haddingiaskadi and Kara, daughter of Halfdan (father of Kara).

Relationship record

Life events

• Sigrun rescued the royal ship and fleet from Ran.(Elder Edda · The First Lay of Helgi Hundingcide · Part 2 · 📍 Gnipalund)
  • “But from above Sigrun intrepid, saved them and their fleet also; from the hand of Ran powerfully was wrested the royal ship at Gnipalund.”
• Sigrun came from heaven to protect Helgi in battle.(Elder Edda · The First Lay of Helgi Hundingcide · Part 2 · 📍 Frekastein)
  • With: Helgi
  • “Then came a maid from heaven, helmed, from above--the clash of arms increased--for the king's protection.”
• Hodbrodd betrothed himself to Sigrun, Granmar's son.(Elder Edda · The Second Lay of Helgi Hundingcide · Part 1)
  • With: Granmar Hodbrodd
  • “Hodbrodd was at the assembly of kings, and there betrothed himself to Sigrun, the daughter of Hogni.”
• Sigrun declared that she loved Helgi and had broken her father's promise to Hodbrodd.(Elder Edda · The Second Lay of Helgi Hundingcide · Part 1)
  • With: Helgi
  • “To Hodbrodd I was in th' assembly betrothed, but I another prince would have: yet, chieftain! I foresee my kindred's wrath: I have my father's promise broken.”
• Helgi told Sigrun she would live with him.(Elder Edda · The Second Lay of Helgi Hundingcide · Part 1)
  • With: Helgi
  • “Thou shalt, young maiden! live with me: of a good race thou art, as I perceive.”
• Helgi obtained Sigrun, and they had sons.(Elder Edda · The Second Lay of Helgi Hundingcide · Part 2)
  • With: Helgi
  • “Helgi obtained Sigrun, and they had sons.”
• Dag told Sigrun that Helgi had fallen.(Elder Edda · The Second Lay of Helgi Hundingcide · Part 2)
  • With: Dag
  • “Dag rode to the mountains and told Sigrun what had taken place.”
• Sigrun entered Helgi's mound and reunited with him.(Elder Edda · The Second Lay of Helgi Hundingcide · Part 2)
  • With: Helgi
  • “Sigrun entered the mound to Helgi and said:”
• Helgi rode away from the mound, while Sigrun returned to her habitation.(Elder Edda · The Second Lay of Helgi Hundingcide · Part 2)
  • With: Helgi
  • “Helgi and his attendants rode their way, but Sigrun and hers proceeded to their habitation.”
• Sigrun's life was shortened by grief and mourning.(Elder Edda · The Second Lay of Helgi Hundingcide · Part 2)
  • “Sigrun's life was shortened by grief and mourning.”
• Helgi and Sigrun were said to be regenerated as Helgi Haddingiaskadi and Kara, Halfdan's daughter.(Elder Edda · The Second Lay of Helgi Hundingcide · Part 2)
  • With: Helgi Halfdan (father of Kara)
  • “Helgi and Sigrun are said to have been regenerated. He was then called Helgi Haddingiaskadi, and she Kara Halfdan's daughter”

Elder Edda · The First Lay of Helgi Hundingcide · Part 2

• parent: Hogni (father of Sigrun) “and thee, O king! well beseem both red-gold rings and a powerful maid: unscathed shalt thou, prince! both enjoy, Hogni's daughter, and Hringstadir, victory and lands: then is conflict ended.”

Elder Edda · The Second Lay of Helgi Hundingcide · Part 1

• parent: Hogni (father of Sigrun) “There was a king named Hogni, whose daughter was Sigrun: she was a Valkyria, and rode through the air and over the sea.”
• with Svava (Sigrun is described as Svava regenerated.) “She was Svava regenerated.”
• engaged with Hodbrodd “Hodbrodd was at the assembly of kings, and there betrothed himself to Sigrun, the daughter of Hogni.”
• courtship with Helgi “Then was the chieftain's mind to the lady turned.”

Elder Edda · The Second Lay of Helgi Hundingcide · Part 2

• married with Helgi “Helgi obtained Sigrun, and they had sons.”
• parent: Hogni (father of Sigrun) “Hogni's fair daughter! in a mound, and thou art living, daughter of kings!”
• siblings with Dag “Sister! thou ravest, and hast lost thy wits, when on thy brother thou callest down such miseries.”

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Extracted from the original text of The Eddas. Made with Rho MD.