The Njál's Saga on Ranveig

The Story Of Burnt Njal > 1. Of Fiddle Mord > Endnotes:

• relationship: Rannveig was the daughter of Sigfuss, son of Sighvat the Red, who was slain at Sandhol Ferry

  "She was the daughter of Sigfuss, the son of Sighvat the Red; he was slain at Sandhol Ferry."

The Story Of Burnt Njal > 1. Of Fiddle Mord > 76. Gunnar'S Slaying

• attestation: Rannveig condemned Hallgerda's refusal, saying the shame would long be remembered

  ""Thou behavest ill," said Rannveig, "and this shame shall long be had in mind.""

• attestation: Rannveig bitterly wished she could grant burial earth to all of Gunnar's enemies

  ""All the more willingly for two," she says, "because I wish with all my heart I had to grant it to all of you.""

The Story Of Burnt Njal > 1. Of Fiddle Mord > 77. Gunnar Sings A Song Dead

• attestation: Rannveig forbade burying Gunnar's bill in the cairn, reserving it for whoever would avenge him

  "Rannveig would not hear of his bill being buried in the cairn, but said he alone should have it as his own, who was ready to avenge Gunnar."

• attestation: Rannveig blamed Hallgerda for causing Gunnar's death and nearly killed her

  "She was so hard on Hallgerda, that she was on the point of killing her; and she said that she had been the cause of her son's slaying."

The Story Of Burnt Njal > 1. Of Fiddle Mord > 78. Gunnar Of Lithend Avenged

• attestation: Rannveig told Hogni to bear the bill himself and avenge his father, declaring it had spoken of death

  ""Rather shalt thou now bear it," she answered, "and avenge thy father; for the bill has spoken of one man's death or more.""