Jarl

Jarl ("Nobly-Born") was the son of Rig (=Heimdall) and Mothir.

"A son had Mothir, | in silk they wrapped him,
With water they sprinkled him, | Jarl he was;
Blond was his hair, | and bright his cheeks,
Grim as a snake's | were his glowing eyes."
(Rigsthula)

He married Erna ("The Capable"), daughter of Hersir ("Lord").

His sons named:
- Arfi ("Heir")
- Athal ("Offspring")
- Barn ("Child")
- Bur ("Son")
- Joth ("Child")
- Kon ("Son" of noble birth)
- Kund ("Kinsman")
- Mog ("Son")
- Nith ("Descendant")
- Nithjung ("Young Descendant" ?)
- Sun ("Son")
- Svein ("Boy")

Poetic Edda: Rigsthula

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