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Hreidmar

[hreyd-mahr]
noun
  1. (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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Historical Examples of hreidmar

  • "I will let this be done," said old Hreidmar with the sharp and cunning eyes.

    The Children of Odin

    Padraic Colum

  • "Ye may not go until every hair has been covered," Hreidmar said again.

  • Ah, a curse was upon the hoard, for Hreidmar and Fafnir and I have perished because of it.

  • Hreidmar, king of the dwarf folk, was the father of three sons.

  • Compare Hreidmar's discovery of the muzzle-hair with this poetic idea!