Mortal
Sigrlin
Daughter of Svafnir and mother of Helgi.
Overview
Sigrlin’s homeland is first overrun by Hrothmar, and that loss still matters when Helgi later reproaches his father. The prose calls her Svafnir’s daughter; after she is brought out, she becomes Hjorvarth’s wife and Helgi’s mother.
Key facts
Svafnir’s daughter
The opening prose explicitly calls Sigrlin Svafnir’s daughter.
Helgi’s mother
The prose before the naming says Hjorvarth and Sigrlin have a son.
Relationships
- Svafnirfather of
The prose calls Sigrlin Svafnir’s daughter.
- Hjorvarthmarries
After Svavaland is burned, the prose says Hjorvarth takes Sigrlin.
- Helgi Hjorvarthssonmother of
The prose says Helgi is the son of Hjorvarth and Sigrlin.
Story appearances
- The Lay of Helgi HjorvarthssonSource-scoped figure in this lay
Daughter of Svafnir and mother of Helgi.
Ancient sources
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