Hero

Arngrim

The warrior who receives Tyrfing and fathers Angantyr.

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Overview

Chapter 1 places Arngrim in King Sigrlami’s service before he marries the king’s daughter Eyfura and receives Tyrfing. He and his wife have twelve sons, with Angantyr the eldest. Before the duel, Arngrim gives the sword to his son, making it the concrete link between the household and the fight on Samsey.

Key facts

Receives Tyrfing

Chapter 1 says Sigrlami gives Tyrfing to Arngrim.

Gives the sword to his eldest son

Chapter 3 says Arngrim gives Tyrfing to Angantyr as his sons leave by ship.

Relationships

Eyfurahusband of
Arngrim marries Sigrlami’s daughter Eyfura.
Angantyrfather of
Angantyr is Arngrim’s eldest son.
Angantyrgives sword to
Arngrim gives Tyrfing to Angantyr as he leaves for the meeting.

Story appearances

Hervor Wakes AngantyrFigure, object, or place in the R-text heroic saga
The warrior who receives Tyrfing and fathers Angantyr.

Ancient sources

MythWeave distinguishes ancient-source evidence from later adaptations and modern interpretation.

Anonymous, Hervarar saga ok Heiðreks, R text, Chapters 1–4: Tyrfing enters Arngrim’s house, the Samsey duel, and Hervor takes the sword from Angantyr’s mound.

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