CHAPTER III

Human Heroes

Dragon slaying, love, and struggles over treasure change the heroes' fates.

Chapter 3・38 entries

In this chapter

3-1

Into the World of Heroes

How are the heroes' stories connected?

3-2

The Smith Who Waited

Who did Volund keep waiting for?

3-3

Volund Escapes into the Sky

What came of Volund's revenge?

3-4

The Prince Who Was Given a Name

What did the nameless prince receive?

3-5

The Giantess Who Turned to Stone at Dawn

Why did a giantess become a landmark for the harbor?

3-6

Hedin's Oath

What oath did Hedin regret?

3-7

Helgi Comes to Sigrun's Rescue

How is Sigrun rescued?

3-8

Helgi Returns to His Grave

Can Sigrun meet Helgi again after his death?

3-9

The Little Boat That Carried the Dead

What happened to the boat carrying the body?

3-10

The Hero Who Asked About His Future

What would you do if you knew how you would die?

3-11

The Otter and the Cursed Ring

What curse was placed on the ring?

3-12

The Dragon's Gold and the Sword Gram

How sharp was the sword that would face the dragon?

3-13

Sigurd and the Dragon

What did the dragon say before he died?

3-14

A Finger That Revealed the Birds' Words

What secret were the birds telling?

3-15

The Valkyrie in the Flames

Why was the valkyrie asleep?

3-16

The Valkyrie's Rune Wisdom

Where should runes be carved?

3-17

A Changed Shape and a Ride Through Fire

Why did Sigurd change his appearance?

3-18

The Secret Revealed by a Ring

What secret did the gold ring reveal?

3-19

The Betrayal of Sigurd

Why did Guttorm attack Sigurd?

3-20

Gudrun Cannot Weep

When did Gudrun's tears begin to flow?

3-21

The Death of Brynhild

What future did Brynhild foretell?

3-22

A Life Retold on the Road to Hel

What did Brynhild tell on the road to Hel?

3-23

A Drink of Forgetfulness and a New Marriage

Did the drink of forgetfulness make Gudrun agree to marry?

3-24

A Ring That Warned of Danger

What warning did the wolf's hair on the ring carry?

3-25

A Harp in the Snake Pit

Why does Gunnar play the harp with his feet?

3-26

Gudrun's Revenge

How did Gudrun take revenge?

3-27

Oddrun's Sorrow

Did the sound of the harp reach Gunnar's beloved?

3-28

Innocence Proved in Boiling Water

How did boiling water clear Gudrun's name?

3-29

A Mother's Anger at Her Daughter's Death

What did the grieving mother demand?

3-30

The Brothers' Last Battle

What help did the brothers lack in their revenge?

3-31

The Mill That Made the Sea Salty

How did a mill make the sea salty?

3-32

Gold Scattered Along the Escape Route

Why did the fleeing king scatter gold?

3-33

Warriors Who Rise Each Night

Why do the dead warriors fight again?

3-34

Hjalmar's Last Gift

Who does Hjalmar want his ring taken to?

3-35

A Sword from the Grave

What sword did the father in the grave give his daughter?

3-36

Riddles for King Heidrek

How did the final riddle reveal the stranger's identity?

3-37

The Inheritance That Led to War

Why did a dispute over an inheritance lead to war?

3-38

The King Who Died Laughing

Why was the king unafraid of the dream of fire?