After Sigurður has been killed, his funeral ceremony is arranged. Brynhildur decides to follow him in death.
31b. Brynhildur's suttee
Nú er búit um lík Sigurðar at... | So Sigurd’s body was laid out... |
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The Vǫlsunga saga is a fornaldarsögu, preserved form the late13th century. The narrative covers the origin and decline of the Vǫlsung clan and includes the story of Sigurður Fáfnisbani and Brynhildur and the destruction of the Burgundar.
(Contributed by Liv Marit Aurdal.)
Main text: Vǫlsunga saga
Attributes: Woman Sacrifice Heathen Cremation Gold Pyre Funeral customs Death Fire Women/woman Suttee
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Text sections: Anon Vǫls 31bVIII