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Sigrlin (Or Sigurlin),

in Norse mythology, was a daughter of king Swafnir of Swawaland, and the most beautiful of women. She was sought in marriage by king Hiorward and also by Hrodmar, the former winning the prize through the cunning of his follower, the jarl Idm undl, vho shot thl jarI Franmarr: when th latter, wearied:with the duty of guarding Sigrlin, which he did in the form of an eagle, had fallen asleep.