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Borghild

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[bawrg-hild] / ˈbɔrgˌhɪld /

noun

  1. (in theVolsunga Saga ) the first wife of Sigmund: she poisons Sinfiotli in revenge for his killing of her brother.


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“My hometown, it is shaking,” said Borghild Glosimot, 52, who was born and raised here.

From New York Times ● Oct. 17, 2021

Kent and Borghild Hooper, who had learned about the press and TV during their ordeal, called in reporters.

From Time Magazine Archive

Twice Sigmund, whom no venom could injure, drained the bowl; and when Borghild made a third attempt, he bade Sinfiotli let the wine flow through his beard.

From Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas by H. A. (Hélène Adeline) Guerber

Sigurd's mother was Thora, a daughter of Saxe of Vik, a sister of Sigrid, who was mother of King Olaf Magnuson, and of Kare, the king's brother who married Borghild, a daughter of Dag Eilifson.

From Heimskringla, or the Chronicle of the Kings of Norway by Snorri Sturluson

When he came home, Borghild bade him go away, but Sigmund offered the blood-fine, which it was incumbent on her to accept.

From The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson by Saemund Sigfusson

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