Éadgifu
Éadgifu was the mother of Ælfwine, from whom he has heard stories of the "islands of the West", according to the early version of the legendarium in the text called Ælfwine of England from The Book of Lost Tales.
History
Éadgifu was born in Lionesse, a region of Lúthien, and was called as such by Déor her husband - even though that was not her original name.
She had an unquenchable longing for the sea while she dwelt in the inland city of Kortirion with Déor, a trait which was inherited by her son Ælfwine. The Elves of Lionesse, with whom she was friendly with, sent messengers to his birth, presumably to give their congratulations.
Éadgifu died during the siege of Kortirion by the Forodwaith (i.e. Vikings), and "her fair form lay unhonoured in Mindon Gwar".
Etymology
The name Éadgifu is in Old English, being comprised of éad ("blessedness") + gifu ("gift").
Other versions of the legendarium
Referencias
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