# Bentein Priestson — The Bridal Wreath character guide

> Bentein Priestson in The Bridal Wreath by Sigrid Undset.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Bentein, Bentein Priest

**First appearance:** 0000-part-i-j-rundgaard

## Who they are

Troublemaking son of a priest, who causes conflict for Kristin's family.

## Relationships

### [Kristin Lavransdatter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/kristin_lavransdatter)

_rivalry_

A malicious and vengeful priest's son who harbors a grudge against Kristin and her family, causing trouble and spreading slander.

### [Kristin Lavransdatter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/kristin_lavransdatter)

_rivalry_

A malicious and vengeful priest's son who harbors a grudge against Kristin and her family, causing trouble and spreading slander.

### [Kristin Lavransdatter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/kristin_lavransdatter)

_rivalry_

A malicious and vengeful priest's son who harbors a grudge against Kristin and her family, causing trouble and spreading slander.

## In the story

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/chapters/vi)

Drunkenly encounters Kristin on the road and assaults her; later leaves the parish.

### [Chapter VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/chapters/vii)

Revealed as Arne's killer; his attack on Kristin is also recounted.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/chapters/ii)

Bentein is recalled by Kristin when the foreign man's face comes close to hers, triggering fear.

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