Submitted by: Luca Panaro
Description:
A legendary saga which recounts the history of the semi-legendary family called the Völsungs, the historical destruction of the kingdom of the Burgundians by the Huns in the 5th century AD, and the deeds of the family's most famous scion, Sigurðr, who is most renowned for slaying the dragon, Fáfnir.| Medieval Citations | Description | Tags |
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| Gramr | A legendary sword wielded by members of the Völsung family, most famously Sigurðr (Sigurd), slayer of the dragon Fáfnir. It is first introduced in the... | Magic weapon Named weapon |
| Andvaranaut | Andvaranaut, meaning "Andvari's gift," is the name of the ring which Loki (LINK) steals from the dwarf Andvari (LINK), the last piece of his treasure... | Magic Ring |
| Fáfnir | Fáfnir is a dragon in the Völsung legends, the collection of different stories, versions, and heroic traditions about the Völsung family. These princi... | Dragon |
| Óðinn | Óðinn (anglicized as Odin) is a deity and a major figure in Norse mythology and Old Norse literature. He belongs to the group of divine beings call... |
Hooded traveller Deity Incomplete entry |
| Loki | Loki is a deity and a major figure in Norse mythology and Old Norse literature. Although Loki is often counted among the Incomplete entry |