Agnar and Hjalmgunnar were opposing kings in battle. Wodan had promised victory to the old king Hjalmgunnar, but the valkyrie Brunhild defied this decree and granted victory to Agnar instead, leading to Hjalmgunnar's death.
Brunhild, acting as a valkyrie, chose Agnar over the old king Hjalmgunnar in battle, leading to Hjalmgunnar's defeat and death. Wodan had decreed that Hjalmgunnar should have victory, and Brunhild's defiance in slaying his chosen champion led to her punishment.
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