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Myths featuring Guthorm

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1 myth currently featured for Guthorm.

Brynhild Orchestrating the Murder of Sigurd Out of Jealously

🪓 Norse MythologyRoskilde, DenmarkSigurd • Brynhild • Gudrun

Following a bitter revelation of betrayal and magical deception, the Valkyrie Brynhild manipulates her husband Gunnar into murdering the hero Sigurd. Having discovered that Sigurd was the one who truly braved the flames to win her hand while disguised as another, Brynhild's wounded pride and lingering love turn into a lethal obsession. This orchestration of vengeance leads to the tragic end...