In the context of the Germanic (and especially Old Norse) motif of the “shield maiden”, Clover studies a specific story-type that she terms the “maiden warrior”, as typified by Hervör in Hervarar saga ok Heidhreks, and identifies a characteristic context for this particular version of the warrior woman motif.
Histories (Saxo Grammaticus)
Early medieval germanic legendary histories that include several stories of women cross-dressing to temporarily take a male role.
