Draupnir
The ring Brokkr brings to Odin, dropping eight rings of equal weight every ninth night.
Overview
Draupnir is brought by Brokkr before the gods’ judgment in Skaldskaparmal 35 and given to Odin. Its power is to drop eight rings of equal weight every ninth night, making Odin’s treasure-set not only weaponry but multiplying gold.
Key facts
Drops rings
Skaldskaparmal 35 says eight rings of the same weight drop from it every ninth night.
Given to Odin
The same chapter says Brokkr gives the ring to Odin.
Relationships
- Treasures of the Godsproduces Draupnir
Brokkr brings Draupnir before the gods’ judgment and gives it to Odin.
- Odinholds
Brokkr gives Draupnir to Odin.
- Odinlays on the pyre
Odin lays Draupnir on Baldr’s pyre; Hermod later brings it back.
Story appearances
- Aesir, Vanir and Divine OrderOdin’s ring
Draupnir makes Odin’s treasures more than weapons.
- Baldr's Death and Loki's PunishmentRing laid on the pyre
Draupnir is laid on the pyre and later brought back by Hermod.
Ancient sources
MythWeave distinguishes ancient-source evidence from later adaptations and modern interpretation.
- Snorri Sturluson, Prose Edda, Skaldskaparmal, Chapter 35, Loki cuts Sif’s hair, dwarfs make Gungnir, Skidbladnir, Draupnir and Mjolnir, and Odin, Thor and Freyr judge the works
- Snorri Sturluson, Prose Edda, Gylfaginning, Chapter 49, Baldr’s funeral, Nanna’s death, Thor hallowing the pyre, Draupnir laid on it, and Hermod’s ride