¹¹ That is, she is a valkyrie.

¹² Supplied after Bugge.

¹³ This barbaric practice of the earlier vikings was condemned in later times.

¹⁴ In the Kattegat, between Jutland and Sweden. See “Hárbarzljóð,” St. 37.

¹⁵ See “Helgakviða Hundingsbana” I, St. 33 and Note 42.

¹⁶ Gunn, “Battle,” is a valkyrie, her fowls hence the birds of prey—eagles and ravens.