Gudrún was married to Atli after her mother Grímhild gave her a potion of forgetfulness. The loveless marriage ended when Gudrún killed their sons Erpr Atlason and Eitill, served their flesh to Atli, and burned his hall.
Gudrún slew her own sons Erpr and Eitill as the first act of her vengeance against Atli. She cut their throats, roasted their hearts, and served the flesh to their father at the feast, telling him what he had eaten only after he had swallowed.
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