Sváva

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Sváva is a valkyrie and the daughter of King Eylimi. She often protected Helgi in battles and was described as particularly fair, leading a band of 27 valkyries. She was betrothed to and deeply loved Helgi, remaining a valkyrie even after their marriage, and is said to have been reincarnated with him after his death.

Relationships

co occurs with
Hrímgerðr, Sigrún, Kára, Gunnr
consort of
Helgi
child of
King Eylimi

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Sources

wikipedia (1)

Source passages

“she is the valkyrie Sváva reincarnated”

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