Volsung

[ vol-soong ]

noun

1. a grandson of Odin and the father of Sigmund and Signy.
2. any of his family.

Volsung

/ ˈvɒlsʊŋ /

noun

1. a great hero of Norse and Germanic legend and poetry who gave his name to a race of warriors; father of Sigmund and Signy
2. any member of his family

Example Sentences

In that hall, when Volsung's daughter was to be given away to Siggeir, king of Gothland, in came an old guest with one eye.

From Project Gutenberg

Volsung, a descendant of Odin, was taken from his mother's womb by a surgical operation, after six years' bearing.

From Project Gutenberg

This is built up on Wagner's customary plan: it tells the story of the Volsung race, now ended by the death of Siegfried.

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Siggeir invites the kin of his wife to visit him, and then slays Volsung and all his sons, save Sigmund.

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It is said that Sigmund, the son of Volsung, was so powerful, that he drank venom and received no harm therefrom.

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