Volsung

[ vol-soong ]

/ ˈvɒl sʊŋ /

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noun (in the Volsunga Saga)

a grandson of Odin and the father of Sigmund and Signy.

any of his family.

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Words nearby Volsung

Volsci, Volscian, Volstead, Volstead Act, Volsteadism, Volsung, Volsunga Saga, volt, volta, Volta effect, voltage

How to use Volsung in a sentence

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.
The Mysteries of All Nations|James Grant
Volsung, a descendant of Odin, was taken from his mother's womb by a surgical operation, after six years' bearing.
The Mysteries of All Nations|James Grant
This is built up on Wagner's customary plan: it tells the story of the Volsung race, now ended by the death of Siegfried.
Richard Wagner|John F. Runciman
Siggeir invites the kin of his wife to visit him, and then slays Volsung and all his sons, save Sigmund.
Beowulf|R. W. Chambers

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

British Dictionary definitions for Volsung

Volsung

/ (ˈvɒlsʊŋ) /

noun

a great hero of Norse and Germanic legend and poetry who gave his name to a race of warriors; father of Sigmund and Signy

any member of his family

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