Ulf Bjalfason (Úlfr Bjálfason) (better known as Kveldulf, Old Norse for "Night Wolf") was a renowned hersir and landowner in ninth century Sogn, Norway. He is a main character in the early chapters of Egils saga and appears in the Landnámabók and other Icelandic sources. Kveldulf is described as an ulfhéðinn, a shape-shifter (hamrammr), or a berserker.[1]
Kveldulf Bjalfason | |
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| Born | Úlfr Bjálfason 805 Norway |
| Died | 878 (aged 72–73) |
| Occupation | hersir, landownership, Skald |
| Language | Old Norse |
| Period | Viking Age |
| Literary movement | Skaldic poetry |
| Notable works | Egils saga, Landnámabók |
| Spouse | Salbjorg Karadottir |
| Children | Thorolf Kveldulfsson; Skalla-Grímr |
| Relatives | Bjalfi, Hallbera Ulfsdóttir |