The Lay of Helgi Hjorvarthsson
The ruin of Sigrlin’s homeland, Helgi’s naming and voyage, the vows of Svava and Hethin, and the final battle at Frekastein.
Chapters
- 01
- 02
The Unnamed Son Receives a Name and Sword
The son of Hjorvarth and Sigrlin meets a woman on a hill; the prose calls her Svava, Eylimi’s daughter, and joins her guidance to a sword.
- 03
Hrothmar Is Answered
Helgi reproaches his father over his mother’s homeland, then kills Hrothmar.
- 04
Hati’s Death and the Fleet at Night
After Helgi kills Hati, his daughter Hrimgerth challenges the fleet by the ships over her father’s death.
- 05
Riders over the Sea
A damaged passage credits a woman and riders with the fleet’s safety; the prose-named Svava is linked only within this witness-specific reading.
- 06
Helgi and Svava Exchange Vows
The prose says Helgi seeks Svava’s hand and they exchange vows while remaining apart.
- 07
Hethin’s Dangerous Vow
At the king’s toast, Hethin vows to have Svava and is immediately seized by grief at his own words.
- 08
The Battle at Frekastein
Alf, Hrothmar’s son, sets the battle-place; Helgi receives a mortal wound in the fight.
- 09
Svava Answers after the Battle
Mortally wounded Helgi sends Sigar for Svava and asks her to turn to Hethin; she invokes her own vow, while Hethin leaves only a vengeance vow whose result is not narrated.
Ancient sources
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