Event
Slaying of Fafnir
Sigurd kills dragon-shaped Fafnir, bringing the cursed gold into the heroic line.
Overview
The slaying of Fafnir is the centre of Sigurd’s heroic fame, but it also moves the cursed gold from dragon-guarding into human courts.
Relationships
- Fafnircentres on Fafnir
The Slaying of Fafnir centres on Fafnir’s death.
Story appearances
- Sigurd and the VolsungsDragon-slaying event
The slaying of Fafnir gives Sigurd both fame and treasure.
Ancient sources
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