Alfhild

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In Norse mythology, Alfhild was a beautiful maiden engaged to King Alf. She dressed as a man to avoid marrying him. Then, he thinking she was a warrior, they battled almost to the death. Realizing he was as strong as she was, Alfhild married him.

See also

• Dísir
• Shieldmaiden

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