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Eitri
02.11.2019
Eitri
In Norse mythology, Eitri (also known as Sindri) is a dwarf who is famous for his exceptional craftsmanship. He is the brother of Brokkr. According to the Skáldskaparmál, when Loki had taken Sif's hair, Freyr's ship Skidbladnir, and Odin's spear Gungnir, he...
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Dvalinn
01.11.2019
Dvalinn
In Norse mythology, Dvalinn is a prominent dwarf who appears in various Old Norse tales and kennings. His name translates to "the dormant one" or "the one slumbering," which is akin to the words for "sleep" or "hibernation" in Danish, Norwegian,...
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Durnir
01.11.2019
Durnir
Dúrnir was a dwarf featured in three Old Norse skaldic poems, indicating that he was once a well-known character in Norse mythology. One of the most significant poems mentioning Dúrnir is Ynglingatal: "By Diurnir's elfin race, Who haunt the cliffs and shun...
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Durinn
01.11.2019
Durinn
In Norse mythology, Durinn (or Durin) is a dwarf, as mentioned in stanza 10 of the poem Völuspá from the Poetic Edda. This information is also reiterated in Gylfaginning from the Prose Edda. Durinn is considered the second dwarf to be created, with the first and foremost...
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Dainn
31.10.2019
Dainn
Dáinn, also spelled Dain, is a character in Norse mythology with various roles attributed to him. In some tales, he is depicted as a dwarf, while in others, he is referred to as the king of elves. There is some ambiguity and overlap with the character Dvalinn. One notable...
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Brokkr
31.10.2019
Brokkr
In Norse mythology, Brokkr (Old Norse "the one who works with metal fragments; blacksmith," anglicized as Brokk) is a dwarf who is the brother of Eitri (also known as Sindri). According to the Skáldskaparmál, Loki commissioned the Sons of Ivaldi to create...
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Billingr
31.10.2019
Billingr
In Norse mythology, Billingr (or Billing) is known as the father of a maiden whose name is not explicitly mentioned. Odin desired this maiden, and according to stanzas 96-102 of the poem Hávamál from the Poetic Edda, the maiden instructed Odin to meet her after nightfall,...
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Andvari
30.10.2019
Andvari
In Norse mythology, Andvari, whose name means "careful one" in Old Norse, is a dwarf residing beneath a waterfall. He possesses the ability to transform into a pike (gedda) whenever he wishes. Andvari possessed a magical ring known as Andvaranaut, which bestowed wealth upon...
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Alviss
30.10.2019
Alviss
Alvíss, known as the "All-Wise" dwarf in Norse mythology, found himself engaged to Thor's daughter, Þrúðr. However, Thor was dissatisfied with this union and hatched a scheme. He informed Alvíss that, due to his diminutive stature, he needed...
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