| 单词 | Brynhild |
| 例句 | I have not gone to it, however, for my story, but to the Elder Edda, where the love and death of Sigurd and Brynhild and Gudrun are the subject of a number of the poems. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Brynhild goes with him to the Giukungs, where Sigurd takes his own shape again, but without Brynhild’s knowledge. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Sigurd, on his way to Brynhild the first time, meets a wise man and asks him what his fate shall be, Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z He forces his horse through the flames and wakens Brynhild, who gives herself to him joyfully because he has proved his valor in reaching her. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Brynhild, a Valkyrie, has disobeyed Odin and is punished by being put to sleep until some man shall wake her. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Friday in the Brynhild Haugland Room at the state Capitol in Bismarck. Bismarck meeting set for potential industrial hemp growers 2017-12-11T05:00:00Z Young sees the serpent as natural to his neighborhood, which also includes the Norse references Walhalla, Gudrun and Brynhild roads, but he was actually inspired by a landscape about 100 miles away. Ohio man digs into past to create serpent mound in his yard 2017-12-03T05:00:00Z Then Brynhild replied: 'It was of still greater renown that Gunnar rode the flaming fire and Sigurd dared not.' The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition 2012-01-04T03:00:37.750Z The greatest of them all, the story of Sigurd and Brynhild, has come down from an older world. Medieval English Literature Home University of Modern Knowledge #43 2011-09-09T02:00:56.970Z Many of the episodes, such as those of a bearded Brynhild, the comedy writer and the horn player and the prince and the Rhinedaughter are decidedly humorous. Recollections of a Varied Life 2011-07-14T02:00:11.837Z There is a remarkable poem in the elder Edda--the Song of Brynhild�, in which mention is made of several kinds of Runes. King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 2 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:26.270Z Through it Sigurd rides and awakes Brynhild the sword maiden, or Valkyrie, from her magic slumber. A Selection from the Poems of William Morris 2011-02-11T03:00:29.580Z The latter, too, has forgotten the early relationship of Sigurd to Brynhild and her whole early history, although her superhuman character is still remembered and obscure reference is made to their previous acquaintance. The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition 2012-01-04T03:00:37.750Z Brynhild then slew seven of her slaves and five handmaidens, and ran herself through with a sword, commanding that she should be taken to the pyre along with these people and burned beside Sigurth. Stories and Ballads of the Far Past Translated from the Norse (Icelandic and Faroese) with Introductions and Notes And now, for Drake, She slept like Brynhild in a ring of fire Which he must pass to win her. Collected Poems Volume One Isopel, Brynhild as she is, would apparently have had no objection to be honourably wooed. Essays in English Literature, 1780-1860 The pair live together on Hindfell for a season and Brynhild teaches the youth the runes of her wisdom, a conception of woman's refining and civilising mission frequently met with in old Germanic tales. A Selection from the Poems of William Morris 2011-02-11T03:00:29.580Z She is called Brynhild and was a Valkyrie. The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition 2012-01-04T03:00:37.750Z This was done, one pile being made for Sigurth and another for Brynhild, and he was burned first, and then Brynhild. Stories and Ballads of the Far Past Translated from the Norse (Icelandic and Faroese) with Introductions and Notes It seemed a long time before Brynhild returned. Melomaniacs When he comes to delineate a heroine, Isopel Bernes, she is physically the very opposite of the Romany chi—a Scandinavian Brynhild, in short.” George Borrow in East Anglia It is through a love-philter brewed by her that Sigurd forgets the vows exchanged with Brynhild, and becomes enamoured of Gudrun, whom he soon after weds. A Selection from the Poems of William Morris 2011-02-11T03:00:29.580Z That night he held a wedding with Brynhild, and when they came to bed he drew the sword Gram out of its scabbard and laid it between them. The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition 2012-01-04T03:00:37.750Z As Brynhild was being driven to the pyre on the way to Hell, she was brought near some cliffs where an ogress dwelt. Stories and Ballads of the Far Past Translated from the Norse (Icelandic and Faroese) with Introductions and Notes Later Brynhild faced her mirror and asked no favor of it. Melomaniacs When he comes to delineate a heroine, Isopel Berners, she is physically the very opposite of the Romany chi—a Scandinavian Brynhild, in short. Old Familiar Faces So powerful is the charm that the very name of his former love has been wiped from Sigurd's memory, and he willingly undertakes the task to woo and win Brynhild for his brother Gunnar. A Selection from the Poems of William Morris 2011-02-11T03:00:29.580Z Sigurd then leaped upon his horse and rode to his companions; Gunnar and he again changed their shapes and they went back to Gjuki with Brynhild. The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition 2012-01-04T03:00:37.750Z After that Brynhild and the ogress chanted to one another. Stories and Ballads of the Far Past Translated from the Norse (Icelandic and Faroese) with Introductions and Notes But at last she would achieve the unique Brynhild!... Melomaniacs But what he had lost was all memory of Brynhild the Valkyrie in the House of Flame. The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths For that purpose he, by means of his magic cap, assumes Gunnar's semblance, and after having once more crossed the wall of wavering flame compels Brynhild to become his bride. A Selection from the Poems of William Morris 2011-02-11T03:00:29.580Z It was once upon a time that Brynhild and Gudrun went to the water to bleach their hair. The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition 2012-01-04T03:00:37.750Z The picture which the poem presents to us is that of a high-spirited girl, headstrong and impulsive, not unlike Brynhild in the V�lsung story. Stories and Ballads of the Far Past Translated from the Norse (Icelandic and Faroese) with Introductions and Notes Attracted by the appearance of fire, Sigurd comes to the shield-burg and, finding Brynhild, releases her from her slumber by ripping up her armour with his sword. The Science of Fairy Tales An Inquiry into Fairy Mythology But he had no memory now of the House of Flame, nor of Brynhild, who waited there for him. The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths On parting from her he receives back from Brynhild his own ring given to her at Hindfell in the days of their bliss. A Selection from the Poems of William Morris 2011-02-11T03:00:29.580Z After that, Brynhild turned sword upon herself and she was burned with Sigurd. The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition 2012-01-04T03:00:37.750Z Then one of the retinue asked: "How did Brynhild behave then?" Stories and Ballads of the Far Past Translated from the Norse (Icelandic and Faroese) with Introductions and Notes But before long, she, like Brynhild, finds out that she has been tricked, and resolves on revenge. Russian Fairy Tales A Choice Collection of Muscovite Folk-lore "It would be ill indeed if drops from thy hair fell on one who is so much above thee, one who is King Gunnar's wife," Brynhild answered. The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths Sigurd reveals the secret of Brynhild's wooing to his wife, and allows her to take possession of the fatal ring, which she during a quarrel shows to Gunnar's wife. A Selection from the Poems of William Morris 2011-02-11T03:00:29.580Z Sigurd discovered Brynhild, encased in a complete armor, lying in a death-like sleep, to which she had been condemned by Odin. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook, Vol. 3 Then Guest was asked if Brynhild had chanted a lay after she was dead. Stories and Ballads of the Far Past Translated from the Norse (Icelandic and Faroese) with Introductions and Notes The idylls of the heroines, Brynhild, Gudrun, Oddrun, are not random and unskilled variations; they are considerate and studied poems, expressing new conceptions and imaginations. Epic and Romance Essays on Medieval Literature Odin looked on his unflinching battle-maiden, and he said, "Is there aught thou wouldst have me bestow on thee in thy mortal life, Brynhild?" The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths Brynhild thus informed of the fraud practised on her, thinks of vengeance, and incites her husband and his brothers to kill Sigurd. A Selection from the Poems of William Morris 2011-02-11T03:00:29.580Z Her name was Brynhild, and she was a valkyrie. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda Then cried Brynhild: Upbraid me no more from thy rock bound dwelling For battles I fought in the days of old.— Stories and Ballads of the Far Past Translated from the Norse (Icelandic and Faroese) with Introductions and Notes "Epic" is a term freely applied to the old school of Germanic narrative poetry, which in different dialects is represented by the poems of Hildebrand, of Beowulf, of Sigurd and Brynhild. Epic and Romance Essays on Medieval Literature It happened one day that Brynhild, Gunnar's wife, now a Queen, was with Sigurd's wife, bathing in a river. The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths But as soon as her beloved foe is killed the old passion never quenched rises up again in Brynhild's heart. A Selection from the Poems of William Morris 2011-02-11T03:00:29.580Z That same evening he held a wedding with Brynhild; but when they went to bed he drew his sword Gram from the sheath and placed it between them. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda After that he rode up to Hindarheith where he found Brynhild. Stories and Ballads of the Far Past Translated from the Norse (Icelandic and Faroese) with Introductions and Notes The progress of epic was not at an end in the rise of the new Court poetry that sounded sweeter in the ears of mortals than the old poems of Sigurd and Brynhild. Epic and Romance Essays on Medieval Literature And when the ring was taken off it, Brynhild sank down on her knees like one that was strengthless. The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths The curse proves fatal to all its successive owners from Andvari himself and Fafnir, who, for its sake, kills his father, down to Sigurd and Brynhild and the Niblung brothers. A Selection from the Poems of William Morris 2011-02-11T03:00:29.580Z Once it happened that Brynhild and Gudrun went to the water to wash their hair. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda Brynhild: A true account, if thou carest to hearken, O thou lying soul, will I tell to thee;— How empty of love and o'ershadowed by falsehood The life that the Gjukings had destined for me! Stories and Ballads of the Far Past Translated from the Norse (Icelandic and Faroese) with Introductions and Notes The death of Brynhild is alluded to, but that is not the chief motive. Epic and Romance Essays on Medieval Literature Now as they were bathing together, Gudrun, shaking out her hair, cast some drops upon Brynhild. The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths "Where then in the world was Brynhild," said he, "when she spake that word, And said that her belovèd was her very earthly lord?" The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs Then answered Brynhild: A greater deed it was that Gunnar rode through the Vafurloge, which Sigurd did not dare to do. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda That sketch is worth a wilderness of Brynhilds. The Black Cat A Play in Three Acts It remains true that the great story of the Niblung tragedy was never told at length in the poetical measure used for episodes of it, and for the summary form of the Lay of Brynhild. Epic and Romance Essays on Medieval Literature And Sigurd's wife, not knowing that Brynhild had anger against her, went after her up the stream. The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths I will nowise go in unto Brynhild, lest the evil tide grow worse. The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs Then Brynhild pierced herself with the sword and was cremated with Sigurd. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda Not one, perhaps, save Brynhild and the Rosicrucian, for whom the book is written. Queen Hildegarde The Lay of Brynhild is not much more diffuse than the ballad of Sivard in what relates to the slaying of the hero. Epic and Romance Essays on Medieval Literature She remembered that from the first Brynhild had been haughty with her, often speaking to her with harshness and bitterness. The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths I look upon thee," said Brynhild, "I know thy race and thy name. The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs The place where Brynhild sat in her hall, surrounded by the Vafurloge. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda From the eyes of Brynhild, Budli's daughter, fire gleamed forth; venom she snorted, when she beheld the wounds of Sigurd. The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson This is the case not only with those that take in a whole history, like the Lay of Brynhild, but also with those whose plot is comparatively simple, like Hildebrand or Waldere. Epic and Romance Essays on Medieval Literature She did not know what cause Brynhild had for this. The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths Thou art wrong, Queen Brynhild, to give the place to me, For she that is wife of the greatest more than sister-kin shall be. The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs She is conceived on the grand Aeschylean scale, a scale which makes even Lady Macbeth and Beatrice Cenci seem small; she is more the kinswoman of Brynhild. The Agamemnon of Aeschylus Translated into English Rhyming Verse with Explanatory Notes He charged them with being the cause of Brynhild's death. The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson Brynhild in the lay is not a mere tragic symbol, as in the ballad, but a tragic character. Epic and Romance Essays on Medieval Literature He laid his sword Gram at her feet, and he said her name, "Brynhild." The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths He said: "It is not so, Brynhild; for that Giuki's son was burned When the moon of the middle heaven last night toward dawning turned." The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs Meantime, although Gunnar had secured the wife he coveted, he was anything but a happy man, for Brynhild would not allow him to approach her. The Book of the Epic I know full well whence the causes spring: Brynhild's importunity is over-great. The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson The Lay of Brynhild is not an episodic poem of the vengeance and the passion of Brynhild, though that is the principal theme. Epic and Romance Essays on Medieval Literature And Brynhild, knowing what deed was done, went without and came to where Grani, Sigurd's proud horse, was standing. The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths Then up in the wain stood Brynhild, and her voice was sweet as she said: "Is this the house of Gunnar, and the man I swore to wed?" The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs Dreading to become the prey of a coward, Brynhild implored Odin to surround her with a barrier of fire which none save a brave man could cross. The Book of the Epic Full well I know how this has befallen: Brynhild the sole cause is of all the evil. The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson A whole poetical world is open to the poet of Brynhild, and to the other poets of the Northern heroic cycle. Epic and Romance Essays on Medieval Literature Thus died Brynhild who had been made a mortal woman for her disobedience to the will of Odin, and who was won to be a mortal's wife by a falseness. The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths O late, and o'erlate!" cried Brynhild—"may the dead folk hearken and hear? The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs No sooner has this potion been quaffed than our hero, utterly oblivious of earlier promises to Brynhild, sued for Gudrun's hand, and was promised she should be his bride if he helped Gunnar secure Brynhild. The Book of the Epic Laughed then Brynhild, Budli's daughter, once only, from her whole soul, when in her bed she listened to the loud lament of Giuki's daughter. The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson It is this that gives strength to the story of the combat between Hildebrand and his son, of the flight of Walter and Hildegund, of the death of Brynhild, of Attila and Gudrun. Epic and Romance Essays on Medieval Literature Brynhild was the haughtiest of women, and often she treated Gudrun with disdain. The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths Yea, verily I am Brynhild: what other is like unto me? The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs Next we are informed that the king of the Huns demanded satisfaction from Gunnar for his sister Brynhild's death, and was promised Gudrun's hand in marriage. The Book of the Epic Brynhild had vowed to wed that man only who should ride over the blazing fire that was laid around her hall. The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson The beginning tells the earlier story of Sigurd and Brynhild in twenty lines:— It was in the days of old that Sigurd, the young Volsung, the slayer of Fafni, came to the house of Giuki. Epic and Romance Essays on Medieval Literature "So that thou mayst not shake thy hair over me," answered Brynhild. The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths Which one of the sons of Giuki," said Brynhild, "durst to ride Through the waves of my Flickering Fire to lie by Brynhild's side? The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs Compelled by fate to wed any man who rode through the flames to claim her, Brynhild reluctantly obeyed Sigurd—whom she did not recognize—and was duly married to Gunnar, king of the Niblungs. The Book of the Epic Brynhild then looking at the ring, recognized it, and turned pale as though she were dead. The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson With all this, and carrying all this burden of history, there is the passion of Brynhild, not wholly obscured or quenched by the rhetorical ingenuity of the poet. Epic and Romance Essays on Medieval Literature They could not but leave Brynhild beside him, Brynhild with her wondrous hair and her stern and beautiful face. The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths O Brynhild, if I ever made thee glad, If the glory of the great-ones of my gift thine heart hath had. The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs Brynhild's resentment, however, still smouldered, and when Gudrun, her sister-in-law, attempted to claim precedence when they were bathing in the river, she openly quarrelled with her. The Book of the Epic Brynhild was very taciturn that evening, and Gudrun asked Sigurd why Brynhild was so taciturn. The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson It is much stronger in expression, and the conception of Brynhild is more dramatic and more imaginative, though less eloquent, than in the longer poem. Epic and Romance Essays on Medieval Literature And when the ship was on the water they fired it, and Brynhild once again lay in the flames. The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths "O Brynhild, live!" said the Volsung, "for what shall the world be then When thou from the earth art departed, and the hallowed hearths of men?" The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs Disturbed by this ominous dream, Gudrun visited Brynhild and besought her interpretation, only to learn she would marry a king who would in time be slain by his foes. The Book of the Epic Brynhild answered: "Thou shalt be requited for having espoused Sigurd; for I grudge thee the possession of him." The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson Both are found together in the greater artists of early times, in Homer most notably; and also in artists less than Homer; in the poem of Beowulf, in the stories of Sigfred and Brynhild. Epic and Romance Essays on Medieval Literature And so Sigurd and Brynhild went together to join Baldur and Nanna in Hela's habitation. The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths None answered the word of Brynhild, none knew of her intent; But she spake: "Bid hither Gunnar, lest the sun sink o'er the bent, And leave the words unspoken I yet have will to speak." The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs In his gallery of wondrous women, he certainly cherishes Brynhild. The Influence of Old Norse Literature on English Literature Brynhild said: "Let us not contend: I bear no good will to Grimhild." The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson Then came the anger of Brynhild against Sigurd, the death of Sigurd, the death of Brynhild that is renowned over all the world. Epic and Romance Essays on Medieval Literature Then, with her helmet on her head and the breast-mail of the Valkyrie upon her, he lifted Brynhild in his arms and carried her through the wall of mounting and circling fire. The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths Then in most exceeding sorrow rose Sigurd from the bed, And again lay Brynhild silent as an image of the dead. The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs At the end of the third strophe of the "Commemoration Ode," for instance, Truth is pictured as Brynhild, plumed and mailed, With sweet, stern face unveiled. The Influence of Old Norse Literature on English Literature Brynhild was sitting in a chair as Sigurd entered. The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson Gunnar's conduct is barely intelligible; there is no explanation of his compliance with Brynhild, except the mere strength of her importunity. Epic and Romance Essays on Medieval Literature For ages that fire would be a fence around where Brynhild, once a Valkyrie, lay in sleep. The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths "O Niblung child," said Brynhild, "what bitterer curse may be Than the curse of Grimhild thy mother, and the womb that carried thee?" The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs Aslaug is the daughter of Iceland's great hero, Sigurd, and Iceland's great heroine, Brynhild, and her life is set down in this poem most beautifully. The Influence of Old Norse Literature on English Literature Brynhild was at that time with Heimir, and was weaving within a gold border the great exploits of Sigurd. The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson He was stirred by the tragic personage of Brynhild; he was also pleased, intellectually and dispassionately, with his design of grouping together in one composition all the events of the tragic history. Epic and Romance Essays on Medieval Literature They wrestled, Sigurd the first of heroes, and Brynhild, the Valkyrie. The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths O have thou thanks," said Brynhild, "for thine heart that speaketh kind! The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs The seven-times-repeated "Bind the red rings, O Sigurd," is an admirable poem, but it does not contain information concerning Brynhild, as do the strophes of Reginsmál which are the model for this lay. The Influence of Old Norse Literature on English Literature Of all to me Brynhild, Budli's daughter, is the dearest; she is the chief of women: rather will I my life lay down than that fair one's treasures lose. The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson No analytic or psychological interest in varieties of character—in ηθη—could have uttered the passion of Brynhild or of Gudrun. Epic and Romance Essays on Medieval Literature Then did Sigurd look on Brynhild and then did he remember all. The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths O Brynhild, remember how I swore That the sun should die in the heavens and day come back no more, Ere I forget thy wisdom and thine heart of inmost love. The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs Let us look at the art of Morris as it is shown in telling "How Sigurd awoke Brynhild upon Hindfell." The Influence of Old Norse Literature on English Literature Brynhild said: "This seat will be allowed to few, unless my father comes." The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson The ballad of Sivard, like the Lay of Brynhild, includes much more than an episode; it is a complete tragic poem, indicating all the chief points of the story. Epic and Romance Essays on Medieval Literature Brynhild, with her Valkyrie's pride, was left with a mighty anger in her heart. The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths So came the daughter of Giuki from the hall of Brynhild the queen When the days of the Niblungs blossomed and their hope was springing green. The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs There are some features of the Old Norse version that are especially charming, and first among them is the address of the awakened Brynhild to the sun and the earth. The Influence of Old Norse Literature on English Literature He took it and drank, and with that drink forgot both his love and his vows to Brynhild. The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson "But fire was kindled in the eyes of Brynhild, daughter of Budli, when she looked upon his wounds." Epic and Romance Essays on Medieval Literature Then Brynhild knew, all at once, that what Gudrun said was true. The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths O be thou welcome!" said Brynhild; "it is good when queen-folk meet. The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs The saga has a long address by Brynhild, opening with mystical advice concerning the power of runes, and closing grandly with wise words that sound like a page from the Old Testament. The Influence of Old Norse Literature on English Literature A great feasting was afterwards held, when Sigurd remembered all his oaths to Brynhild, and yet kept silence. The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson The ballad has the seed of tragedy in it, but in the lay the seed has sprung up in the dramatic eloquence of Brynhild's utterances before her death. Epic and Romance Essays on Medieval Literature I am Brynhild, once a Valkyrie but now a mortal maiden, one who will know death and all the sorrows that mortal women know. The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths But she stands and may scarce move forward, and a red flush lighteth her face As her eyes seek out Queen Brynhild in the height of the golden place. The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs Book III opens with the dream of Gudrun and Brynhild's interpretation of it. The Influence of Old Norse Literature on English Literature Brynhild answered: "Why shall I go on along with thee in this more than in anything else?" The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson It is just this dramatic ideal which is the ambition and inspiration of the other poet; the character of Brynhild has taken possession of his imagination, and requires to be expressed in characteristic speech. Epic and Romance Essays on Medieval Literature And for token of their troth Sigurd took the ring that was on his finger and placed it on Brynhild's—Andvari's ring it was. The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths He said: "I have sought, O Brynhild, and found the heart of thine home; And no man hath asked or holpen, and all unbidden I come." The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs "Thou shalt live and love and lose, and mingle in murder and war," is the gist of Brynhild's message, and the whole future history is there. The Influence of Old Norse Literature on English Literature One day Brynhild and Gudrun went to the river Rhine, and Brynhild went farther out into the water. The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson It is love for Sigurd, and jealousy of Gudrun, that form the motive of Brynhild. Epic and Romance Essays on Medieval Literature Doomed was Brynhild on the instant she went against Odin's will. The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths And she rose and kissed her sweetly as one that wendeth away: But Brynhild looked upon her and said: "Wilt thou depart, And leave the word unspoken that lieth on thine heart?" The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs These words are spoken to Brynhild after she has discovered what she regards as Sigurd's treachery. The Influence of Old Norse Literature on English Literature Thee Brynhild has in anger instigated evil to perpetrate, harm to execute. The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson In this last speech of Brynhild, with all its vehemence, there is manifest care on the part of the author to bring out clearly his knowledge of the later fortunes of Gudrun and Gunnar. Epic and Romance Essays on Medieval Literature Brynhild threw down the bow and came to him with that walk of hers that was as of one moving above the earth. The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths Then met the eyes of the women, and Brynhild's word died out, And bright flushed Gudrun's visage, and her lips were moved with doubt. The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs The guile-won Brynhild travels in state to the Cloudy Hall of the Niblungs, and the whole people come out to meet her. The Influence of Old Norse Literature on English Literature Then said Brynhild, Budli's daughter: "May the hag lack spouse and children, who thee, Gudrun! has caused to weep, and this morning given thee runes of speech!" The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson On the same subject, but in strong contrast with the Lay of Brynhild, is the poem that has lost its beginning in the great gap in Codex Regius. Epic and Romance Essays on Medieval Literature Brynhild did not look upon them, but covered her face with her hands. The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths But for this cause thus have I spoken, that the tale of the night hast thou told, And cast the word unto Brynhild, and shown her the token of gold. The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs There is Brynhild's greeting to Sigurd: If aught thy soul shall desire while yet thou livest on earth, I pray that thou mayst win it, nor forget its might and worth. The Influence of Old Norse Literature on English Literature Then was conflict waged with the Walish sword, and the burgh taken which Brynhild owned. The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson Here also the character of Brynhild is the inspiration of the poet. Epic and Romance Essays on Medieval Literature He would not slay Sigurd, but Brynhild found that he was infirm of will and unsteady of thought. The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths Sigurd then found and wakened Brynhild, a maiden who lay in an enchanted sleep upon a high mountain. The Story of Sigurd the Volsung There are two main elements in the Volsung story: the slaying of the dragon, and the awakening and desertion of Brynhild. The Edda, Volume 2 The Heroic Mythology of the North, Popular Studies in Mythology, Romance, and Folklore, No. 13 Brynhild in her bower was occupied in broidery: she had people and lands around her. The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson The mystery of Brynhild's character is curiously recognised by a sort of informal chorus. Epic and Romance Essays on Medieval Literature They bore Sigurd out of the Hall and Brynhild went beside where they placed him. The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths So now must Sigurd and Brynhild abide together in the Burg of the Niblungs, yet each must bear the burden of sorrow alone. The Story of Sigurd the Volsung Brynhild springs on to the funeral pyre, and dies with Sigurd. The Edda, Volume 2 The Heroic Mythology of the North, Popular Studies in Mythology, Romance, and Folklore, No. 13 Then laughed Brynhild—the whole burgh resounded—once only from her whole heart: "Well shall ye enjoy lands and subjects, now the daring king ye have caused to fall." The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson It is far less than the plot of the long Lay of Brynhild, in which the whole Niblung history is contained. Epic and Romance Essays on Medieval Literature Always Brynhild was with Agnar's battalions; above the battles she hovered, her bright hair and flashing battle-dress outshining the spears and swords and shields of the warriors. The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths As for Gunnar, he lived with Brynhild in great honour and praise from all men, but the thought of how Sigurd had ridden the fire in his semblance lay heavy upon him. The Story of Sigurd the Volsung The possibility suggests itself that the Brynhild part of the story, on the other hand, is of Scandinavian origin, and thence passed to Germany. The Edda, Volume 2 The Heroic Mythology of the North, Popular Studies in Mythology, Romance, and Folklore, No. 13 "I will not have any man, nor Brynhild's brother marry: it beseems me not with Budli's son to increase a race, or life enjoy." The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson Brynhild laughed, the whole house rang: "Have long joy of your hands and weapons, since ye have slain the valiant king." Epic and Romance Essays on Medieval Literature And Brynhild's heart was full of anger against the rulers of Asgard, and she cared no more to be of them. The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths Then Gudrun held out her hand and a golden gleam shone on her finger, at the sight whereof Brynhild waxed wan as a dead woman. The Story of Sigurd the Volsung Now Gudrun fell in love with Sigurd, but he was always talking of Brynhild, how beautiful she was and how dear. The Red Fairy Book Brynhild said: "So enjoy Sigurd as thou hast not deceived me, and may it go with thee as I imagine." The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson The mood of Brynhild is altered later, and she "weeps at that she had laughed at." Epic and Romance Essays on Medieval Literature "Naught save this," Brynhild answered, "that in my mortal life no one but a man without fear, the bravest hero in the world, may claim me for wife." The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths Then Brynhild gave fair greeting to Hogni, but anon she turned and questioned Gunnar of his words concerning that brother who awaited her in the hall. The Story of Sigurd the Volsung So forth they rode to her father's house, for Brynhild had quite gone out of Sigurd's mind by reason of the witch's wine, but she remembered him and loved him still. The Red Fairy Book Brynhild then lay in bed, and King Gunnar came to talk with her, and begged her to rise and give vent to her sorrow; but she would not listen to him. The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson Asathor was immovable; but so long Lage continued to beg, that at last he consented to come back in a year, when Lage perchance would be better reconciled to the thought of Brynhild's loss. Tales from Two Hemispheres The birds tell him further of the beautiful valkyrie Brynhild, who sleeps on the fire-encircled mountain awaiting her deliverer. The Nibelungenlied Translated into Rhymed English Verse in the Metre of the Original "I deemed the sons of Giuki had been but three," said Brynhild. The Story of Sigurd the Volsung But, dear Brynhild, live and be comforted, and love Gunnar thy husband, and I will give thee all the gold, the treasure of the dragon Fafnir.' The Red Fairy Book Brynhild answered: "Malice drives thee to this; for thou hast a cruel heart." The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson In the Edda, Brynhild, who has morally the first claim to Sigurd, says of Crymhild, "She presented to Sigurd the pernicious drink, so that he no more remembers me." Algonquin Legends of New England Queen Grimhild gives Sigurd a potion which causes him to forget Brynhild and be filled with love for her own daughter Gudrun, whom he marries. The Nibelungenlied Translated into Rhymed English Verse in the Metre of the Original And Brynhild's face drew near him with eyes grown stern and strange. The Story of Sigurd the Volsung Now the witch, the mother of Gudrun, wanted her son Gunnar to marry Brynhild, and she bade him ride out with Sigurd and go and woo her. The Red Fairy Book Brynhild afterwards instigated Gunnar to murder Sigurd, saying that he had deceived them both and broken his oath. The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson Since the Englishman's death, she has been no better than a crazy Brynhild. The Thrall of Leif the Lucky A Story of Viking Days They come to the castle encircled by fire, where Brynhild lives. The Nibelungenlied Translated into Rhymed English Verse in the Metre of the Original But Gunnar she found seated alone arrayed in his war-gear and on his knees lay his sword, neither would he hear any word of further pleading with Brynhild. The Story of Sigurd the Volsung Then Gudrun was very angry, and said that it was Sigurd, not Gunnar, who had ridden the flame, and had received from Brynhild that fatal ring, the ring of the dwarf Andvari. The Red Fairy Book Until they went to woo Brynhild, and with them Sigurd, the youthful Volsung, rode in company, who knew the way. The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson It contains a terrible storm of the elements and the hearts, which is gradually calmed down to the miraculous sleep of Brynhild. Correspondence of Wagner and Liszt — Volume 2 Then he exchanges form again with Gunnar, who is soon after wedded to Brynhild. The Nibelungenlied Translated into Rhymed English Verse in the Metre of the Original Then at high noon Brynhild sent for Gunnar and sought to whet him to the slaying of Sigurd, for to such hatred was her love turned. The Story of Sigurd the Volsung Then Brynhild saw the ring which Sigard had given to Gudrun, and she knew it and knew all, and she turned as pale as a dead woman, and went home. The Red Fairy Book Our Sigurd loved not Brynhild as I love her, and even this hour Shall make us great as they. Rosamund, queen of the Lombards, a tragedy Very soon I hope to resume my long-interrupted work, and I shall certainly not leave my charming refuge even for the shortest trip before Siegfried has settled everything with Brynhild. Correspondence of Wagner and Liszt — Volume 2 Only now does Sigurd recollect the oath that he once swore to Brynhild himself. The Nibelungenlied Translated into Rhymed English Verse in the Metre of the Original "I look upon thee," said Brynhild, "I know thy race and thy name, Yet meseems the deed thou sparest, to amend thine evil and shame." The Story of Sigurd the Volsung Then Gudrun wakened and saw him dead, and she moaned aloud, and Brynhild heard her and laughed; but the kind horse Grani lay down and died of very grief. The Red Fairy Book But as for Brynhild—I gave her the best education possible and yet she has never understood the conception of a universe moving on mathematical laws to which we must submit in body and mind. The ninth vibration and other stories And oh! that wonderful scene between Wotan and Brynhild—the divine Brynhild, who saves Sieglinde! Correspondence of Wagner and Liszt — Volume 2 A quarrel arises between them when Brynhild takes precedence of Gudrun by going into the water above her in the stream, saying that her husband is a braver and mightier man than Gudrun's. The Nibelungenlied Translated into Rhymed English Verse in the Metre of the Original Now Gudrun the daughter of Giuki beheld Sigurd's glory and knew the kindness of his heart, and set her love on him, not knowing that all his thoughts were given to Brynhild. The Story of Sigurd the Volsung The fourth bird said: 'That let him do, and then ride over Hindfell, to the place where Brynhild sleeps.' The Red Fairy Book I was leaving a friend and one whom I dimly felt might one day be more than a friend—Brynhild Ingmar. The ninth vibration and other stories He it was who rode through the fire, and woke the fair enchanted Brynhild, the Shield-maiden. Essays in Little Pale as death, Brynhild goes quietly home: Gunnar must die, she says in wrath. The Nibelungenlied Translated into Rhymed English Verse in the Metre of the Original Such was her mind when it befell her to go with Brynhild to bathe in the Niblung river. The Story of Sigurd the Volsung And Brynhild went to her father, and said that a King had come called Gunnar, and had ridden the fire, and she must marry him. The Red Fairy Book My eyes were fixed on Brynhild, who stood apart, looking steadily out over the snows. The ninth vibration and other stories Hagen then tells him of Brynhild and her rampart of fire; also of Siegfried. The Perfect Wagnerite, Commentary on the Ring To Gudrun, who wakes from sleep by his side, he points to Brynhild as the instigator of the crime, and dies. The Nibelungenlied Translated into Rhymed English Verse in the Metre of the Original Now Gudrun's scorn of Brynhild waxed greater as she thought on the knowledge that she held, and it needed but a little that she should speak out the whole tale. The Story of Sigurd the Volsung For one day, when Brynhild and Gudrun were bathing, Brynhild waded farthest out into the river, and said she did that to show she was Guirun's superior. The Red Fairy Book But what is germane to my purpose must be told, and of this a part is the personality of Brynhild Ingmar. The ninth vibration and other stories Whilst she is lying exhausted and senseless in his arms, Brynhild appears to him and solemnly warns him that he must presently leave the earth with her. The Perfect Wagnerite, Commentary on the Ring The character of the valkyrie Brynhild who avenges upon Sigurd his infidelity to her, yet voluntarily unites herself with him in death, as heathen custom demanded, is no longer intelligible. The Nibelungenlied Translated into Rhymed English Verse in the Metre of the Original And Brynhild spake no word in answer, but clad herself in haste and fled from the river, and Gudrun followed her in triumph of heart. The Story of Sigurd the Volsung Sigurd went out and Brynhild determined to slay him. The Red Fairy Book Since she was a child Brynhild has had that odd idea. The ninth vibration and other stories It is precisely because the truthfulness of Brynhild is proof against Wotan's spells that he has to contrive the fire palisade with Loki, to protect the fictions and conventions of Valhalla against her. The Perfect Wagnerite, Commentary on the Ring Then said Brynhild, "This seat is for few, but and if my father come." The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda Yet as the day wore on she repented of her words and feared the deeds that Brynhild might do, and at even she sought her alone and craved pardon. The Story of Sigurd the Volsung Brynhild consents with great reluctance, for she is busy carrying on a war with a neighboring king. The Nibelungenlied And now I saw a white figure at the head of the steps—Brynhild. The ninth vibration and other stories Returning to Brynhild's mountain, we find her visited by her sister Valkyrie Valtrauta, who has witnessed Wotan's solemn preparations with terror. The Perfect Wagnerite, Commentary on the Ring But Brynhild said, "Ah, wiser is it not to cast faith and troth into a woman's power, for ever shall they break that they have promised." The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda "It is o'erlate," said Brynhild, "for I may live no longer and the gods have forgotten the earth." The Story of Sigurd the Volsung Soon after this the marriage of Gunnar and Brynhild is celebrated with great splendor, and all return to Giuki's court, where they live happily for some time. The Nibelungenlied Brynhild walked with me through the long glades in the fresh thin air to the bridle road where my men and ponies waited, eager to be off. The ninth vibration and other stories The two master-dramatists therefore produce practically the same version of Brynhild. The Perfect Wagnerite, Commentary on the Ring Gudrun answered, "It grieves me that I know not who he shall be; let us go seek Brynhild, for she belike will wot thereof." The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda Flame-blink, the flash of light from the fire round Brynhild's home. The Story of Sigurd the Volsung Brynhild turns deathly pale, but answers not a word. The Nibelungenlied "I cannot interest Brynhild," she said, when I knew her better. The ninth vibration and other stories Siegfried, having passed unharmed through the fire, wakes Brynhild and goes through all the fancies and ecstasies of love at first sight in a duet which ends with an apostrophe to "leuchtende Liebe, lachender Tod!" The Perfect Wagnerite, Commentary on the Ring Then said Brynhild, "Ill to abash folk of their mirth; prithee do not so; let us talk together for our disport of mighty kings and their great deeds." The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda And Brynhild seeing that the tale of the deceiving wrought against her might not be hidden, lifted her voice and cursed the house of the Niblungs wherein she had suffered such woe. The Story of Sigurd the Volsung After a second conversation on the subject had increased the hatred of the queens, Brynhild plans vengeance. The Nibelungenlied Let Loki surround this mountain top with the appearance of a consuming fire; and who will dare penetrate to Brynhild? The Perfect Wagnerite, Commentary on the Ring Then the day dawns; and Siegfried and Brynhild come, and have another duet. The Perfect Wagnerite, Commentary on the Ring Brynhild says, "The sons of Haki, and Hagbard withal; they brought to pass many a deed of fame in the warfare." The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda Of the exceeding great grief and mourning of Brynhild. The Story of Sigurd the Volsung Brynhild remains unconvinced, and plans Sigurd's death, and threatens Gunnar with the loss of dominion and life, if he will not kill Sigurd. The Nibelungenlied In the mountains he calls his war-maiden Brynhild, the child borne to him by the First Mother, and bids her see to it that Hunding shall fall in the approaching combat. The Perfect Wagnerite, Commentary on the Ring Their contention was that when Wotan deprived Brynhild of her Godhead, he also deprived her of her former high moral attributes; so that Siegfried's kiss awakened an ordinary mortal jealous woman. The Perfect Wagnerite, Commentary on the Ring Says Brynhild, "Let not such matters sadden thee; abide with thy friends who wish thee blithesome, all of them!" The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda Then as evening drew on, boding of evil fell on Gudrun, and she sought her brothers that they might plead with Brynhild to pardon her and forget her bitter taunts. The Story of Sigurd the Volsung After Brynhild's death Gudrun in her sorrow flees to the court of King "Half" of Denmark, where she remains seven years. The Nibelungenlied How now can Brynhild, being what she is, choose her side freely in a conflict between this hero and the vassal of Fricka? The Perfect Wagnerite, Commentary on the Ring In the original poem, Brynhild delays her self-immolation on the pyre of Siegfried to read the assembled choristers a homily on the efficacy of the Love panacea. The Perfect Wagnerite, Commentary on the Ring Sigurd took her speech well, for with the drinking of that drink all memory of Brynhild departed from him. The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda One of the titles of Brynhild, as she was one of the Valkyries or maidens whom Odin sent into battles to single out for death the men he had chosen to be slain. The Story of Sigurd the Volsung With this answer they proceed to Brynhild's castle, where Gunnar is unable to pierce the flames, even when seated on Sigurd's steed. The Nibelungenlied Then Wotan comes; the sisters fly in terror at his command; and he is left alone with Brynhild. The Perfect Wagnerite, Commentary on the Ring There is no dramatic logic whatever in the recurrence of this theme to express the transport in which Brynhild immolates herself. The Perfect Wagnerite, Commentary on the Ring Now when Sigurd had passed through the fire, he came into a certain fair dwelling, and therein sat Brynhild. The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda Now on the morrow it was known that Brynhild was sick, nor would she reveal the cause to any. The Story of Sigurd the Volsung He then dies, protesting his innocence and designating Brynhild as the instigator of his murder. The Nibelungenlied "Ah," says Brynhild, "she is the beginning of all this hale that biteth so; an evil drink she bare to Sigurd, so that he had no more memory of my very name." The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda Brynhild is not only not the Brynhild of The Valkyries, she is the Hiordis of Ibsen, a majestically savage woman, in whom jealousy and revenge are intensified to heroic proportions. The Perfect Wagnerite, Commentary on the Ring Brynhild said, "Aslaug the daughter of me and Sigurd shall be nourished here with thee." The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda And with the dawn Sigurd arose and sought Brynhild's chamber where she lay as one dead. The Story of Sigurd the Volsung Brynhild at first laughs aloud at Gudrun's frantic grief, but later her joy turns into sorrow, and she determines to share Sigurd's death. The Nibelungenlied "Evil speech thou speakest," says Brynhild; "when thy wrath runs off thou wilt rue it; but come now, let us no more cast angry words one at the other!" The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda The imputation of falsehood to Brynhild was strongly resented and combated, in spite of the unanswerable evidence of the text. The Perfect Wagnerite, Commentary on the Ring Brynhild and Gunnar sat together in great game and glee, and drank goodly wine. The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda Victory-Wafter is another title of Brynhild, since she brought victory to those for whom it was appointed and death to others. The Story of Sigurd the Volsung "Let us lay aside vain babble," says Brynhild. The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda Brynhild answered, "Never have I dwelt with evil things privily, or done loathsome deeds;—yet most fain I am to slay thee." The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda She repeats to Brynhild the account already given by the Norns. The Perfect Wagnerite, Commentary on the Ring On a day as the Queens went to the river to bathe them, Brynhild waded the farthest out into the river; then asked Gudrun what that deed might signify. The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda At last the tale was ended and he fell silent thinking still of Brynhild. The Story of Sigurd the Volsung Then spake Gudrun to one of her handmaids, "Arise, for we have slept long; go, wake Brynhild, and let us fall to our needlework and be merry." The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda Brynhild answers, "Ah, to thee will I tell of my wrath!" The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda Brynhild, it appears, has enchanted Siegfried in such a fashion that no weapon can hurt him. The Perfect Wagnerite, Commentary on the Ring Then Brynhild saw the ring and knew it, and waxed as wan as a dead woman, and she went home and spake no word the evening long. The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda Yea, verily I am Brynhild; what other is like unto me? The Story of Sigurd the Volsung Says Brynhild, "Never looked I at Gunnar in such a wise that my heart smiled on him; and hard and fell am I to him, though I hide it from others." The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda Brynhild answers, "Thou knowest me not, nor the heart that is in me; for thou art the first and best of all men, and I am become the most loathsome of all women to thee." The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda On this she has rushed on her warhorse through the air to beg Brynhild to give the Rhine back its ring. The Perfect Wagnerite, Commentary on the Ring So when Sigurd came to bed to Gudrun she asked him why Brynhild's joy was so departed. The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda Brynhild answered, and said, "Too late thou tellest me that my grief grieved thee: little pity shall I find now." The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda Said Brynhild, "Such words may nowise be spoken, nor will I have two kings in one hall; I will lay my life down rather than beguile Gunnar the King." The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda Then said Brynhild, "I swore an oath to wed the man who should ride my flaming fire, and that oath will I hold to, or die." The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda Cut the conference of the Norns and the visit of Valtrauta to Brynhild out of Night Falls On The Gods, and the drama remains coherent and complete without them. The Perfect Wagnerite, Commentary on the Ring Brynhild answers, "With naught but evil intent thou sayest this, for a cruel heart thou hast." The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda "I will not have thee," says Brynhild, "nay, nor any other!" The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda And therewith he bids Brynhild arise and be glad at heart: so she arose, and still ever she said that Gunnar should come no more into her bed till the deed was done. The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda And even therewithal life left the King; but Gudrun moaned and drew a weary breath, and Brynhild heard it, and laughed when she heard her moaning. The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda But from Brynhild no hero can spring until there is a man of Wotan's race to breed with her. The Perfect Wagnerite, Commentary on the Ring Says Brynhild, "Sigurd slew Fafnir, and that only deed is of more worth than all the might of King Gunnar." The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda Hogni spake and said, "Now hath come to pass the soothsaying of Brynhild; an ill work not to be atoned for." The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda After the death of Brynhild were made two bales, one for Sigurd, and that was first burned; but Brynhild was burned on the other, and she was in a chariot hung about with goodly hangings. The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda Then laughed Brynhild— Loud rang the whole house— One laugh only From out her heart: "Long shall your bliss be Of lands and people, Whereas the famed lord You have felled to the earth!" The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda Only, Brynhild, who comes last, has for her spoil a live woman. The Perfect Wagnerite, Commentary on the Ring Brynhild answers, "Nowise will I hide from thee that I deem no good of Grimhild." The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda Brynhild to me Is better than all, The child of Budli Is the best of women. The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda Then laughed Brynhild Budli's daughter, Once, once only, From out her heart; When to her bed Was borne the sound Of the sore greeting Of Giuki's daughter. The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda "Never will I Wend to a husband, Or wed the brother Of Queen Brynhild; Naught it beseems me With the son of Budli Kin to bring forth, Or to live and be merry." The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda |
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