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'''Brunhild''' ({{Wiki|Old Norse language|Old Norse}}: ''Brynhildr''), sometimes referenced as Sigrdrífa<ref name="Plea">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – | '''Brunhild''' ({{Wiki|Old Norse language|Old Norse}}: ''Brynhildr''), sometimes referenced as '''Sigrdrífa'''<ref name="Plea">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Viking Expansion notes]]: A Plea for Fairness</ref>, was a [[Valkyrie]] in [[Norse people|Norse]] [[Norse mythology|mythology]]. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
When [[ | When [[Sigurd]] deceived Brunhild into marrying the {{Wiki|Kingdom of the Burgundians|Burgundian}} king {{Wiki|Gunther}}, she cursed him. At first she seemed to be judged solely on this, until a witness came forth who claimed she was coerced. Thus [[Týr]] pleaded to [[Odin|Havi]] for a fair trial.<ref name="Plea" /> | ||
==Legacy and influence== | ==Legacy and influence== | ||
In December 872, the Viking blacksmith [[Gunnar]] lamented about his lackluster love life, thinking he would never find his Brunhild.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Family Matters]]</ref> | In December 872, the [[Vikings|Viking]] [[blacksmith]] [[Gunnar]] lamented about his lackluster love life, thinking he would never find his Brunhild.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Family Matters]]</ref> | ||
Brunhild had a totem named after her in the popular dice game [[Orlog]], played during the 9th century. The piece "Brunhild's Fury" would multiply axe die for player. An [[Anglo-Saxons|Anglo-Saxon]] man in [[Norwich|Northwic]], [[East Anglia]] possessed the piece, which he gave to the | Brunhild had a totem named after her in the popular dice game [[Orlog]], played during the 9th century. The piece "Brunhild's Fury" would multiply axe die for player. An [[Anglo-Saxons|Anglo-Saxon]] man in [[Norwich|Northwic]], [[East Anglia]] possessed the piece, which he gave to the Viking [[shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]] after being defeated.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla''</ref> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:41, 13 May 2026

Brunhild (Old Norse: Brynhildr), sometimes referenced as Sigrdrífa[1], was a Valkyrie in Norse mythology.
Biography[edit | edit source]
When Sigurd deceived Brunhild into marrying the Burgundian king Gunther, she cursed him. At first she seemed to be judged solely on this, until a witness came forth who claimed she was coerced. Thus Týr pleaded to Havi for a fair trial.[1]
Legacy and influence[edit | edit source]
In December 872, the Viking blacksmith Gunnar lamented about his lackluster love life, thinking he would never find his Brunhild.[2]
Brunhild had a totem named after her in the popular dice game Orlog, played during the 9th century. The piece "Brunhild's Fury" would multiply axe die for player. An Anglo-Saxon man in Northwic, East Anglia possessed the piece, which he gave to the Viking shieldmaiden Eivor Varinsdottir of the Raven Clan after being defeated.[3]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Viking Expansion notes: A Plea for Fairness
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Family Matters
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla