Fafnir

[ fahv-nir, fawv- ]

/ ˈfɑv nɪr, ˈfɔv- /

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noun Scandinavian Mythology.

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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Words nearby Fafnir

Faeroe Islands, Faeroes, Faeroese, faff, faffy, Fafnir, fag, fagaceous, fag end, Faggi, faggot

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How to use Fafnir in a sentence

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 History
No mention is made of his tutelage to the dwarf smith Regin and preparation for the slaying of the dragon Fafnir.
The Nibelungenlied|Unknown
This undutiful son and his brother Fafnir conspired against their sire, slew him, and took possession of the gold.
The Mysteries of All Nations|James Grant
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.
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

Fafnir

/ (ˈfæfnɪə, ˈfæv-) /

noun

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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