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Guthrunarkvitha I: A Lament at the Body

Guthrun cannot weep beside Sigurd’s body until Gollrond lets her see the wounds; the lament then turns to accusation and departure.

Chapters

01
Guthrun Cannot Weep
Guthrun sits by Sigurd’s body, near to breaking but silent.
Gudrun Sigurd Guthrun at Sigurd’s Body
02
Gjaflaug Speaks of Loss
Gjaflaug comforts Guthrun through her own losses, without success.
Gudrun Gjaflaug
03
Herborg Tells a Longer Grief
Herborg tells of loss, burial, and captivity; Guthrun still cannot weep.
Gudrun Herborg
04
The Shroud Is Lifted
Gollrond has Sigurd’s body revealed before Guthrun.
Gollrond Gudrun Sigurd Guthrun at Sigurd’s Body
05
Guthrun Finally Weeps
Seeing the wounds, Guthrun begins to weep for Sigurd.
Gudrun Sigurd
06
Grief Turns to Accusation
Guthrun directs blame toward Gjuki’s sons and Gunnar.
Gudrun Gunnar
07
Gold Brings No Joy
Guthrun curses Gunnar’s gold; its consequences remain in other material.
Gudrun Gunnar
08
Brynhild Answers; Guthrun Leaves
Brynhild points to Atli; closing prose has Guthrun depart.
Gudrun Brynhild Atli Guthrun at Sigurd’s Body

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