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Sigrdrífa gives Sigurðr a horn to drink from.
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Sigrdrífa gives Sigurðr a horn to drink from.

In Norse mythology, Sigrdrífa is one of the valkyries. She appears in Sigrdrífumál as the mentor of Sigurd (Old Norse: Sigurðr). In the Poetic Edda she is identified with Brynhildr. Some scholars have doubted that this identification is original, seeing the roles of Sigurd's mentor and lover as too distinct to belong to the same character.

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Also, the name of a racial separatism group's publications. Sigrdrifa Publications is based in Vancouver, Washington in the United States. According to their vision statement they wish to ensure the preservation of European culture and heritage.

The group runs a web site at http://www.sigrdrifa.net.

It is categorized as an "other" type of hate group in the state of Washington by http://www.tolerance.org.

 


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