Hjorvarth
A king of four wives; Sigrlin’s husband and Helgi’s father.
Overview
The poem’s prose places Hjorvarth at both ends of Sigrlin’s war and Helgi’s early career. He first sends a suit, later takes Sigrlin after Svavaland burns, and gives Helgi followers when his son names the old wrong. These links belong to this poem’s prose narrative and do not join him to other Helgi traditions.
Key facts
Four wives
The opening prose says Hjorvarth has four wives and lists sons including Hethin.
Gives followers
When Helgi asks to avenge his maternal grandfather, Hjorvarth agrees to give him followers.
Relationships
- Sigrlinmarries
After Svavaland is burned, the prose says Hjorvarth takes Sigrlin.
- Helgi Hjorvarthssonfather of
The prose says Helgi is the son of Hjorvarth and Sigrlin.
- Hethinfather of
The opening prose calls Hethin Hjorvarth’s son.
Story appearances
- The Lay of Helgi HjorvarthssonSource-scoped figure in this lay
A king of four wives; Sigrlin’s husband and Helgi’s father.
Ancient sources
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