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'''Brunhild''' ({{Wiki|Old Norse language|Old Norse}}: ''Brynhildr''), sometimes referenced as Sigrdrífa<ref name="Plea">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – Note: A Plea for Fairness</ref>, was a [[Valkyrie]] in [[Norsemen|Norse]] [[Norse mythology|mythology]].
'''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 [[Sigurd (mythology)|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 [[Tyr]] pleaded to [[Odin|Havi]] for a fair trial.<ref name="Plea" />
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 [[Vikings|Viking]] [[shieldmaiden]]  [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]] after being defeated.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla''</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 Viking [[shieldmaiden]]  [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]] after being defeated.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla''</ref>


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 16:41, 13 May 2026

"Brunhild's Fury"

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]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: ValhallaViking Expansion notes: A Plea for Fairness
  2. Assassin's Creed: ValhallaFamily Matters
  3. Assassin's Creed: Valhalla