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The grave of a Vǫlva is discovered underneath the floorboards in a church after a premonition in a dream
text
[excerpt from] Laxd ch. 76b
76b.
Guðrún gerðisk trúkona mikil.... | Gudrun became very religious.... |
[status: unverified copy]
commentary
context
Laxdœla saga was written in the 13th century and tells of the people of Breiðafjörður area in Iceland. The narrative dates to between the 9th and early 11th century. The saga survives in several fragments but the oldest preserved complete version are found in Möðruvallabók which dates to the 14th century.
commentary
This is the first and oldest example of a decription of aVǫlvas grave found in the icelandic sagas.
(Contributed by Liv Marit Aurdal.)
tags
Main text: Laxdœla saga
Attributes: Heathen Staff Landscape Christian faith Church Vǫlva Grave Dream Second sight Amulet Women/woman
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Text sections: Anon Laxd 76bV