In Germanic heroic legend and folklore, Fáfnir was a dwarf or other type of humanoid who had shifted into the hamr of a Germanic dragon (a worm, "serpent", in period nomenclature) in order to protect a …

Fafnir, in Nordic mythology, name of the great dragon slain by Sigurd, the Norse version of the German hero Siegfried. As told in the Völsunga saga (“Saga of the Volsungs”), Fafnir slew his father, …

Dec 27, 2022 · Fáfnir, overcome by greed, decided he wanted Andvari’s gold instead and killed his father, stealing the hoard and the all-powerful Aegir’s helmet. Using the helmet, he banished Regin, …

Nov 19, 2024 · Fáfnir, whose name has been translated from Old Norse into something akin to "the Embracer" (quite why anyone would want a hug from a dragon is beyond me), appears as a …

Jun 7, 2025 · Fafnir is one of the most iconic figures in Norse mythology, known primarily as a dragon who embodies greed and its dire consequences. His story is intricately intertwined with themes of …

Dec 21, 2021 · Although he is most often depicted as a dragon, Fafnir did not always exist in this form. His story is rich in morals and describes the circumstances of his transformation. Let's discover …

The legend of the Norse dragon Fafnir. Find out more how Fafnir turned from a dwarf into a deadly dragon, and of his ultimate defeat by Norse hero Sigurd.

Nov 17, 2025 · Learn the legendary story of Fafnir in Norse mythology - from his transformation into a dragon and his cursed treasure hoard to his epic encounter with the hero Sigurd. Discover the …

In the Icelandic Vǫlsunga saga (late 13th century), Fáfnir is a dwarf with a powerful arm and fearless soul. He guards his father's house of glittering gold and flashing gems. He is the strongest and most …

Fáfnir killed his father in his sleep, and then went with all the gold to Gnitaheið, where he made himself a lair, and turned into a serpent. Reginn plotted revenge and incited his foster-son Sigurðr to kill the …