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  • Uote, and the name Grimhild is transferred from the mother to the daughter.

    The Nibelungenlied 2007

  • In this latter the father is called Danerat, the mother Uote, and the name Grimhild is transferred from the mother to the daughter.

    The Nibelungenlied Daniel Bussier Shumway

  • Brynhild loses a great deal, and is a poor creature when compared with herself in the saga; Grimhild and her fateful drink have gone; Gudrun

    The Story of the Volsungs 2008

  • And so now, when their hearts are-brought anigh to each other, great cheer they made: then came Grimhild to Gudrun, and spake.

    The Story of the Volsungs 2008

  • Grimhild was of their company, for she said that their errand would never be brought fairly to pass if she sat at home.

    The Story of the Volsungs 2008

  • Then waxed Grimhild fell at those words, and spake, “Do even as we bid thee, and take therefore great honour, and our friendship, and the steads withal called Vinbjorg and Valbjorg.”

    The Story of the Volsungs 2008

  • So now they change semblance, Gunnar and Sigurd, even as Grimhild had taught them; then

    The Story of the Volsungs 2008

  • Grimhild says, “Nourish not thy wrath; it shall be to thee as if Sigurd and Sigmund were alive when thou hast borne sons.”

    The Story of the Volsungs 2008

  • And on a day went Grimhild to Giuki the king, and cast her arms about his neck, and spake — “Behold, there has now come to us the greatest of great hearts that the world holds; and needs must he be trusty and of great avail; give him thy daughter then, with plenteous wealth, and as much of rule as he will; perchance thereby he will be well content to abide here ever.”

    The Story of the Volsungs 2008

  • Grimhild says, “So it is shapen that thou must have this king and none else.”

    The Story of the Volsungs 2008

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