D is for Dragon and Dwarves
Dvalin's Delight is the name the dwarves in Norse Mythology give to the sun. Dvalin was a dwarf who was turned to stone by the light of the sun. So dwarves have a sense of humor. And a deep love of gold and beautifully designed metals. Much of these are hoarded and at times stolen by dragons.
One of the most famous of these hoarding dragons can be found in the story of Sigurd, a Norse hero. Fafnir is found in the Norse tales as a magician's son who's brother is accidentally killed by Loki. Loki pays a hefty ransom for the payment of this killing. Fafnir kills his father for the treasure and becomes Fafnir the dragon.
In The Hobbit, by JRR TOLKIEN, the dragon Smaug has a hoard of dwarf treasure and many of the dwarves named in his book share the names of dwarves in Norse Mythology, (Dvalin being one). Another interesting similarity is the ring that topped Fafnir's treasure which cursed any who held it except its maker, Andavari. A cursed ring is central to the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings.
11 comments:
I have a hard time imagining a dragon named Fafnir; instead I picture a cat purring.
Wonderful dragon picture! Love it.
You my dear MS have an under developed relationship to the letter F which in ancient times was sister to the letter S. S and F are very much in the sound of dragons and snakes and all things clever and powerful.
I love dragons they are so mythical.
dreamweaver
Fascinating post! Visiting from the A-Z challenge today. :D
Kathy
http://gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.com/
Love the picture and great post!
Loved the drawing! Cute!
loved your picture!!
hmmm I didn't realize that so much of JRR Tolkins writings came from Norse mythology. Thanks for sharing!
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We may be the only Ds for dragons ( there's been a lot for dance) you can come read about my son's invisible one.
Hello! Stopping by for the A to Z Challenge. Nice picture of a dragon.
Susanne
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