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This section from Örvar-Odds saga describes the events of the visit from Heiðr, the prophetess and her followers furing a feast at a farm in Norway.
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[excerpt from] Ǫrv ch. 2b
2b. Heiðr, the prophetess
Kona er nefnd Heiðr. Hún ... | There was a witch woman calle... |
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Örvar-Odds saga is a fornaldarsögu written in late 13th century. When Örvar-Oddr is an infant it is told by a völva that he will be killed by his own horse. He therefore kills the horse and leaves his home intending never to return.
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(Contributed by Liv Marit Aurdal.)
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Main text: Ǫrvar-Odds saga
Attributes: battle Ritual Magical ritual Battle Horse Chant Staff Feast Hall storms, bad weather Magic Seiðr Funeral customs Vǫlva Honour Death Fire Fate Sea Second sight Ritual Space Water Serpent/snake
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Text sections: Anon Ǫrv 2bVIII