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Myths featuring Hjordis

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Sigmund Fighting in His Final Battle Against King Lyngvi

🪓 Norse MythologyHedeby, Schleswig-Holstein, GermanySigmund • King Lyngvi • Hjordis

In his final days, the legendary Völsung king Sigmund faces the vengeful King Lyngvi in a massive battle near the coastal settlement of Hedeby. Despite his advanced age, Sigmund remains undefeated until the god Odin intervenes, shattering Sigmund's magical sword, Gram, with a spear. This act marks the hero's death but secures the legacy of the shards for his unborn son, Sigurd the dragon-slayer.