Hylestad Stave Church

A section of one of these carvings in which Sigurð kills Regin was the basis for a Norwegian postal stamp.

[3] Sigurð, described as one of the best swordsmen, was urged by Regin to seek Fáfnir the worm or dragon's treasure.

[3] After forging the sword, Sigurð and Regin travel to Gnita-Heath in order to find Fáfnir the dragon and take his treasure.

The fourth scene, which is on the second door panel, shows Sigurð roasting the heart of the dragon and sucking his thumb while Regin appears to sleep.

[3] After slaying Fáfnir, Regin asks Sigurð to take the dragon's heart and roast it for him, before drinking his brother's blood and going to sleep.

[5] From the birds, which are depicted in the fifth scene, he heard of Regin's plot to kill Sigurð, in to avenge his brother.

After killing Regin, Sigurð mounts Grani, and rides to Fáfnir's lair, where he finds his hoard from which he takes treasures including the helm of terror and the sword Hrotti specifically.

Grani carries the treasure without difficulty, even refusing to move until Sigurð rides on his back, running "as if unencumbered.

Gunnar refuses to tell Atli its location, insisting, "Rather shall the Rhine rule over the gold than the Huns wear it on their arms.