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In Norse mythology, Sigrún was a valkyrie. Her story is related in Helgakviða Hundingsbana II. According to the editor of the Poetic Edda she was Sváva reborn.

For her adventures, see Helgi Hundingsbane.

She was again reborn as Kára, whose story is related in Hrómundar saga Gripssonar.

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