Gudrun Casting Herself into the Sea in Grief but Washing Ashore Safely
OriginNorse Mythology
After the catastrophic loss of her family and her harrowing revenge against King Atli, Gudrun attempts to end her life by leaping into the Kattegat. Instead of drowning, the sea carries her across the waves to the kingdom of King Jonakr, where she is destined to start a final, tragic chapter of her life. This myth highlights the inescapable nature of fate and the resilience of a woman whose...