Helm of Awe

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The Helm of Awe or Helm of Terror (Ægishjálmr) is an Icelandic magical stave. A physical object called "Helm of Terror" is referenced as one item Sigurd takes from the dragon Fafnir's hoard after he slays him in Völsunga saga.[1]

References

  1. ^ Byock, Jesse. The Saga of the Volsungs. London: Penguin, 1999, pp. 66.