Hero
Volsung
The ancestral name and family anchor for the heroic house; Sigmund and later Sigurd come from this line.
Overview
Volsung is the family name and story opening, not a single combat identity. His hall lets Odin’s sword enter human affairs and frames Sigmund and Sigurd as one line.
Key facts
Family anchor
Chapter III places the sword in Volsung’s hall, making the family the setting for divine intrusion.
Leads to Sigmund
As Volsung’s son, Sigmund carries the family name and the sword-test.
Relationships
- Sigmundfather of
Volsung is Sigmund’s father.
Story appearances
- Sigurd and the VolsungsFamily opening
Volsung’s hall is where Odin’s sword enters the heroic family.
Ancient sources
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