The Poetic Edda on Hjalprek
The > part in a few of the Eddic poems. > Introductory Note
attestation: Hjalprek is characterized by greatness in the verse.
"King Hjalprek gave Sigurth a fleet for the avenging of his father. They ran into a great storm, and were off a certain headland. A man stood on the mountain, and said:"
attestation: The stanza references wealth or gifts involving Hjalprek.
"King Hjalprek gave Sigurth a fleet for the avenging of his father. They ran into a great storm, and were off a certain headland. A man stood on the mountain, and said:"
attestation: The stanza references rulership or authority involving Hjalprek.
"King Hjalprek gave Sigurth a fleet for the avenging of his father. They ran into a great storm, and were off a certain headland. A man stood on the mountain, and said:"
attestation: The stanza describes warfare or combat involving Hjalprek, Fafnir.
"26. "Now the bloody eagle | with biting sword Is carved on the back | of Sigmund's killer; Few were more fierce | in fight than his son, Who reddened the earth | and gladdened the ravens." "
attestation: Hjalprek is characterized by gladness in the verse.
"26. "Now the bloody eagle | with biting sword Is carved on the back | of Sigmund's killer; Few were more fierce | in fight than his son, Who reddened the earth | and gladdened the ravens." "