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'''Sigmund''' was a figure in {{wiki|Norse mythology}}, the son of {{Wiki|Völsung}}, husband of {{Wiki|Hjördís}}, and father of {{Wiki|Sigurd}}. | '''Sigmund''' was a figure in {{wiki|Norse mythology}}, the son of {{Wiki|Völsung}}, husband of {{Wiki|Hjördís}}, and father of {{Wiki|Sigurd}}. | ||
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Possibly in the late 6th century, a being claiming to be the Norse god [[Odin]], disguised as a beggar, plunged a [[Swords of Eden|Sword]] into a tree called {{Wiki|Barnstokkr}}, stating that whomever was able to pull it free would receive it as a gift. Only the warrior Sigmund proved able to do so, and subsequently claimed the Sword as his own.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Glyphs|Glyph #5: "Instruments of Power"]]</ref> | Possibly in the late 6th century, a being claiming to be the Norse god [[Odin]], disguised as a beggar, plunged a [[Swords of Eden|Sword]] into a tree called {{Wiki|Barnstokkr}}, stating that whomever was able to pull it free would receive it as a gift. Only the warrior Sigmund proved able to do so, and subsequently claimed the Sword as his own.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Glyphs|Glyph #5: "Instruments of Power"]]</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 15:19, 10 May 2020
Sigmund was a figure in Norse mythology, the son of Völsung, husband of Hjördís, and father of Sigurd.
Mythology
Possibly in the late 6th century, a being claiming to be the Norse god Odin, disguised as a beggar, plunged a Sword into a tree called Barnstokkr, stating that whomever was able to pull it free would receive it as a gift. Only the warrior Sigmund proved able to do so, and subsequently claimed the Sword as his own.[1]
According to legend, his son Sigurd would later on use his father´s sword to slay the dragon Fafnir.
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed II (Glyphs only)