Hothbrodd
Granmar's son, promised Sigrun and later met by Helgi at Frekastein.
Overview
Hothbrodd is Granmar's son and the man to whom Hogni has arranged Sigrun's marriage. On hearing of Helgi's advance, he calls allies; at the end Sigrun confirms that he has fallen at Frekastein.
Key facts
Mustering and falling
He calls allies to meet the attack, and the lay's close says he has fallen at Frekastein.
Son of Granmar
Sigrun identifies him through this paternal line.
Relationships
- Hogni, Sigrun's Fatherpledges his daughter to
Hogni pledges his daughter Sigrun to Hothbrodd, Granmar's son.
- Sigrunrejects the match with
Sigrun scorns Hothbrodd and rejects being taken into the match.
- Granmarfather of
The poem calls Hothbrodd the son of Granmar.
- Helgi Hundingsbanedefeats and kills
Helgi defeats Hothbrodd in the battle at Frekastein.
Story appearances
- The First Lay of Helgi HundingsbanePledged bridegroom and mustering opponent
Hothbrodd is the marriage match Sigrun rejects; after mustering people, he falls at Frekastein.
Ancient sources
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