Fafnir
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.
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Fafnir was a fearless dwarf in Norse mythology who tragically became a greedy dragon cursed by the allure of gold.
20 Fascinating Creatures of Norse Mythology | Dattatreya Mandal | November 2, 2022 | Realm of HistoryNo mention is made of his tutelage to the dwarf smith Regin and preparation for the slaying of the dragon Fafnir.
The Nibelungenlied | UnknownThis undutiful son and his brother Fafnir conspired against their sire, slew him, and took possession of the gold.
The Mysteries of All Nations | James GrantSigurd 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.
The Mysteries of All Nations | James Grant(Listen to my story) the dread of nations, him who Fafnir slew.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson
Thou wilt find Fafnir's lair, and thence wilt take splendid riches, with gold wilt load Grani's back.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson
British Dictionary definitions for Fafnir
/ (ˈfæfnɪə, ˈfæv-) /
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
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