Aslaug


daughter of Brynhild and Sigurd, wife of Ragnar Lodbrok.
Historical Examples

No one could now show more pride of race than Aslaug, the poor cottar’s daughter.
The Bridal March; One Day Bjrnstjerne Bjrnson

There was one, however, who did not say so, and that was Aslaug.
Arne: Early Tales and Sketches Bjornstjerne Bjornson

Brynhild said: “Our daughter Aslaug thou shalt rear up here with thee.”
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson

He had a daughter, Aslaug, who had inherited his cleverness.
The Bridal March; One Day Bjrnstjerne Bjrnson

But Aslaug was ready enough to call him so when she heard that Astrid and he were betrothed.
The Bridal March; One Day Bjrnstjerne Bjrnson

In those days it was an unheard-of thing that a well-to-do peasant of old family should court a girl of Aslaug’s class.
The Bridal March; One Day Bjrnstjerne Bjrnson

Aslaug is like a favorite representation of Brynhild that we have seen, a lily-maid in aspect, or a Marguerite.
The Influence of Old Norse Literature on English Literature Conrad Hjalmar Nordby

In the house lived a quick-witted youth, whom Aslaug had taken in out of pity.
The Bridal March; One Day Bjrnstjerne Bjrnson

“Bow-wow,” he barked at Aslaug, and threw his forepaws up on her.
Arne: Early Tales and Sketches Bjornstjerne Bjornson

Brynhild said, “Aslaug the daughter of me and Sigurd shall be nourished here with thee.”
The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) Anonymous

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