Creature
Olrun
The swan-maiden paired with Egil in the poem, who leaves in the eighth winter.
Overview
Olrun is one of the swan-maidens at the opening of The Lay of Volund; the poem places her time with Egil before their later separation.
Key facts
Named at the opening
She is named with the other two swan-maidens at the opening of the poem.
Egil's search
When the swan-maidens depart, Egil goes east to seek Olrun.
Relationships
- Egilpaired with
At Wolf Lake, the poem pairs Egil with Olrun.
Story appearances
- The Lay of VolundSwan-maiden who departs
Olrun is paired with Egil, then leaves in the eighth winter.
Ancient sources
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