Jurgen · Character
Steinvor
A Norse-inspired figure encountered by Jurgen in the northern realms.
minor
First appearance: xxvi in time s hourglass
Steinvor's tie to Jurgen is one of the pressures that moves Jurgen—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Mentioned as Jurgen's grandmother and former love of King Smoit.
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With Jurgen (romantic): Steinvor is a Norse goddess who becomes Jurgen's lover during his journey through mythological realms. With Jurgen (romantic): Steinvor is a Norse goddess who becomes Jurgen's lover during his…
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Relationship types
- Romantic
- Other
Character groups
- Mortal and Mythic Women
- Mythological and Historical Figures
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because Jurgen’s calm, rational dismissal of his father Coth’s lifelong guilt—redu…
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romantic · positive
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See Steinvor in xxvi in time s hourglassIn the story
Steinvor appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- XVI: Divers Imbroglios of King Smoit
- Why Coth Was Contradicted
- XL: The Ascension of Pope Jurgen
- XLI: Of Compromises in Heaven
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