Fafnir

[ fahv-nir, fawv- ]

noun

, Scandinavian Mythology.

1. a dragon, a son of Hreidmar and the brother of Otter and Regin: he killed Hreidmar for the cursed treasure of Andvari and was killed in turn by Sigurd at the instigation of Regin.

Fafnir

/ ˈfæv-; ˈfæfnɪə /

noun

1. Norse myth the son of Hreidmar, whom he killed to gain the cursed treasure of Andvari. He became a dragon and was slain by Sigurd while guarding the treasure

Example Sentences

Fafnir was a fearless dwarf in Norse mythology who tragically became a greedy dragon cursed by the allure of gold.

From Realm of History

No mention is made of his tutelage to the dwarf smith Regin and preparation for the slaying of the dragon Fafnir.

From Project Gutenberg

This undutiful son and his brother Fafnir conspired against their sire, slew him, and took possession of the gold.

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Sigurd roasted the heart of Fafnir; and while it was being cooked, he tried it with one of his fingers to see if it were soft.

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(Listen to my story) the dread of nations, him who Fafnir slew.

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Thou wilt find Fafnir's lair, and thence wilt take splendid riches, with gold wilt load Grani's back.

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