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Encyclopedia > Alfhild

In Norse mythology, Alfhild was a beautiful maiden engaged to King Alf. She dressed as a man to avoid marrying him. Then, he thinking she was a warrior, they battled almost to the death. Realizing he was as strong as she was, Alfhild married him.


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Norse mythology
The Nine Worlds of Norse Mythology
People, places and things: Deities | Giants | Dwarves | Valkyries
Orthography | Numbers | Runes | Kenning
Elder Edda | Younger Edda | Skald | Sagas | Later influence



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Alfhild and the Dragon Sword (3378 words)
Alfhild was delighted to see the hammer she sought lying on the bed covers between a sleeping couple.
Alfhild woke late in the morning, confused by her surroundings, but the hammer on the furs beside her brought memories of the night flooding back.
Biorn howled in defiance and to Alfhild's horror he began to change, his skin took on a green shade and his form lengthened, in the space of a few heart beats which would haunt Alfhild for her lifetime, the proud earl took on the form of a hideous serpent.
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