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A silver figurine found near the village of Harby likely depicts one of these figures. In one story, a silent and nameless man sitting on a burial mound spots nine of these figures riding past him. Wolves are called the horse of one of these figures in a common kenning. (10[1])One of these figures (-5[1])named Svafa gives Helgi Hjörvarðsson (“h’YUR-varth-son”) his name and is reincarnated as Sigrun. One of these figures who vows to only marry someone who knows no fear is discovered asleep inside a wall of shields. (10[1])One hero sleeps with his sword Gram placed between himself and one of these figures to signify (10[1])chastity. While disguised as Gunnar, Sigurd rides through a ring of fire (10[1])to rescue one of these figures (10[1])named Brunhild. For 10 (-5[1])points, the einherjar (“ain-HAIR-yar”) are taken to (10[1])Valhalla by what (10[1])female warriors? ■END■

ANSWER: valkyries [or valkyrja or valkyrjur; accept óskmey; prompt on shieldmaidens] (The kenning for wolf is “Gunnr's horse.”)
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