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Tyrfing

The sword Hervor takes from Angantyr’s mound, carrying family memory and later danger into her hands.

Tyrfing, a narrow gold-edged sword above a burning burial mound.
MythWeave AI-generated editorial illustration, Hervor awakening core batch

Overview

In the R text, Tyrfing is not a personified actor but a sword that changes human relationships. It enters Arngrim’s house, travels with Angantyr to the Samsey duel, and is buried in the mound. When Hervor reaches the island, her father warns her not to take it, yet finally hands it over. This story ends with her departure and does not attach a complete curse history from other versions.

Key facts

Enters Arngrim’s house

Chapter 1 says Sigrlami gives Tyrfing to Arngrim.

Handed out from the mound

In chapter 4, Angantyr warns his daughter and still gives her the sword from the mound.

Relationships

  • Angantyrbears

    Angantyr bears Tyrfing to Samsey and is later buried with it.

  • Hervortakes

    Hervor leaves the Samsey mound with Tyrfing.

Story appearances

  • Hervor Wakes AngantyrFigure, object, or place in the R-text heroic saga

    The sword Hervor takes from Angantyr’s mound, carrying family memory and later danger into her hands.

Ancient sources

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