The Poetic Edda on Eymund
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attestation: The stanza describes warfare or combat involving Eymund, Almveig.
"15. "Strengthened by Eymund, | the strongest of men, Sigtrygg he slew | with the ice-cold sword; His bride was Almveig, | the best of women, And eighteen boys | did Almveig bear him."
attestation: Eymund is characterized by strength in the verse.
"15. "Strengthened by Eymund, | the strongest of men, Sigtrygg he slew | with the ice-cold sword; His bride was Almveig, | the best of women, And eighteen boys | did Almveig bear him."
attestation: Eymund is characterized by age in the verse.
"15. "Strengthened by Eymund, | the strongest of men, Sigtrygg he slew | with the ice-cold sword; His bride was Almveig, | the best of women, And eighteen boys | did Almveig bear him."