Hervor

Hervor is both the name of her granddaughter, who is the daughter of her son Heidrek, and the protagonist of the Hervarar epic, which dates back to the 13th century CE. Tyrfing was a magic sword owned by Hervor's father, Angantyr, who was killed in a duel and had the sword buried with him. Hervor takes her crew to the Kattegat region's island of Sams, where Angantyr is interred, and invokes his soul to obtain the sword. The ghost of her father begs her to give up, but she will not budge. The mystical blade is presented to her after he finally unlocks his grave.

Hervor experiences a series of adventures before settling down and getting married, and the sword only causes its owner difficulty. The sword is given to her son Heidrek, who experiences the same issues it did with his mother. His daughter Hervor receives the sword after his passing, but she perishes in combat. Hervor's defiance of convention and persistence in demanding what she came for at her father's grave are the most stunning aspects of the story.