Black god (goddess).
Show referencesBurial places (barrows, howes) as homes of dwarfs.
Show referencesTrolls as the constant enemies of human beings.
Show referencesGiantess sings so that it gives echo in all cliffs.
Show referencesGiants live in mountains or caves.
Show referencesBerserk killed in combat about maiden.
Show referencesFighting and wrestling with witch.
Show referencesHoles bored in enemies' boats prevent pursuit.
Show referencesMan feigns sick in order to enter room of princess skilled in healing, and wooes her for his friend.
Show referencesLover's foster-brother (friend) steals bride from wedding with unwelcome suitor.
Show referencesDisguise with hood dropping low over the face.
Show referencesLiving king's or nobleman's son as foster-son of his father's friend; considered an honor for the foster-father.
Show referencesGroom as prisoner in his and giantess's bridal chamber.
Show referencesPrincess (maiden) rescued from undesired suitor.
Show referencesLove-sickness.
Show referencesGirl carefully guarded from suitors.
Show referencesWooing by emissary.
Show referencesMarriage by drinking festival, »drekka brúðlaup«.
Show referencesThe bride must have someone to give her away, usually her father or brother.
Show referencesTwo or more weddings at one time as the end of a tale.
Show referencesAmusements at wedding.
Show referencesParting gifts after wedding.
Show referencesWarrior retires into monastery in his old days.
Show referencesFormulistic number: twelve.
Show referencesUnique deadly weapon.
Show referencesGiant ogre can be killed only with his own sword.
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