Hreidmar

[ hreyd-mahr ]

/ ˈhreɪd mɑr /

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(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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Example sentences from the Web for Hreidmar

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 Sturleson
That 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 Sturleson
Hreidmar 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|Snorre
As 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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