fafnir

Thân thiện

Fafnir guarded a vast hoard of gold in his lair.

Definition

Proper noun In Norse mythology, a dragon who hoarded a great treasure and was killed by the hero Sigurd.

Usage

This word is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to this specific mythological creature. It is typically used in contexts discussing Norse legends, mythology, or epic literature. * In the Volsunga Saga, the hero Sigurd slays the dragon Fafnir. * The story of Fafnir and his cursed treasure is a central part of Norse myth.

Advanced Usage

• Symbolic Use: The name Fafnir is sometimes used symbolically or metaphorically to represent greed, a hoarder of wealth, or a formidable, treasure-guarding obstacle.
  • The corporation was seen as a modern Fafnir, sitting on patents it refused to use.

Variants and Related Words

• Fáfnir: An alternate spelling using the Old Norse orthography.

Synonyms

• Dragon
• Serpent (in the context of mythic, dragon-like creatures)
• Worm (archaic term for a dragon, as in the Old English "wyrm")

Related Concepts

• Sigurd: The hero who slays Fafnir.
• Andvari's Ring: The cursed ring that was part of Fafnir's treasure.
• Volsunga Saga: The Icelandic saga that contains the primary story of Fafnir.
• Nidhogg: Another famous dragon in Norse mythology.

Học thuật

Noun

1. (Norse mythology) the Norse dragon that guarded a treasure and was slain by Sigurd

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• fafnir