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Dwarf - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Norse dwarves - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dvergar or Norse dwarves (Old Norse dvergar , sing. dvergr ) are highly significant entities in Norse mythology, who associate with rocks, the earth, deathliness, luck, technology and forging. ...
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The Dwarfs In Norse Mythology Alberich A dwarven king Alberich had his castle in a subterranean palace carved out of rock and ornated with gems and precious metal He guarded the Nibelung hoard and ... Andvaranaut A sorcelled ring of Norse mythology, andvaranaut seeks out gold and was...
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These beings are called Zwerge (Dwarfs), Berg- and Erdmänlein (Hill and Ground-mannikins), the Stille Volk (Still-people), and the Kleine Yolk ... i. p. 38. As this work is our chief authority for the Fairy Mythology of Germany, our materials are to be considered as taken from it, unless when otherwise expressed.
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On one of the high plains between Brugg and Waldshut, near the Black Forest, seven dwarfs lived together in a small house. Late one evening an attractive young peasant girl, who was lost and hungry, approached them and ... D. L. Ashliman's folktexts, a library of folktales, folklore, fairy tales, and mythology.
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Without going too far into Dwarven Mythology at this point, let me say a few words about the Eleven Fathers. Traditionally, the names of the Families are the names of the Fathers. Thus, the eighth family is the House of Voltar, as the Eighth of the Fathers was named Voltar.
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