Hreidmar
(in the Volsunga Saga) the father of Fafnir, Otter, and Regin. He demanded wergild from the gods for killing Otter, and was killed by Fafnir when he got it.
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The Æsir produced the gold to Hreidmar, and with it crammed the otter's skin full, and set it up on the feet.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre SturlesonThat same evening they sought entertainment with Hreidmar, and showed their prize.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre SturlesonHreidmar accepted the gold as a ransom for his son, but Fafner and Regin demanded their share of it as a ransom for their brother.
The Younger Edda | SnorreAs Hreidmar said this two young men bearing the forehammers of the smithies came in followed by the thralls.
The Children of Odin | Padraic Colum"Maybe ye are great kings traveling through the world," Hreidmar said.
The Children of Odin | Padraic Colum
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