Thjalfi
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The peasant had a son named Thjalfi, and a daughter, Röska.
From Folk-Lore and Legends; Scandinavian by Various
In the first race Hugi ran so fast away from Thjalfi that on his returning to the starting-place he met him not far from it.
From Folk-Lore and Legends; Scandinavian by Various
They ran a third time, but Hugi had already reached the goal before Thjalfi had got half-way.
From Folk-Lore and Legends; Scandinavian by Various
In the second course, Thjalfi was a full bow-shot from the goal when Hugi arrived at it.
From The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson by Saemund Sigfusson
The king admitted that skill in running was something very good, but he thought Thjalfi must exert himself to the utmost to win in the contest.
From Folk-Lore and Legends; Scandinavian by Various
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