Motif
Supernatural smiths forge divine or magical objects
supernatural_smiths_forge_divine_or_magical_objects
A motif of the Sacred Craft and Divinely Aided Construction family, within the sub-family Divine Smiths and Supernatural Forges. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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norse
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Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas CHAPTER XXI: BALDER / CHAPTER XXII: LOKI / CHAPTER XXIII: THE GIANTS / CHAPTER XXIV: THE DWARFS; lines 8803-8940 confidence: high
Dwarfs and elves are ruled by a king known by names such as Andvari, Alberich, Elbegast, Gondemar, Laurin, or Oberon; he lives in a gemmed subterranean palace and owns riches, the Tarnkappe, a magic ring, an invincible sword, and a belt of strength.
The dwarfs are clever smiths who fashion marvelous jewels and weapons, including named objects associated with gods and heroic literature.
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