Dwarf (folklore) - Wikipedia
WEBA dwarf (pl. dwarfs or dwarves) is a type of supernatural being in Germanic folklore. Accounts of dwarfs vary significantly throughout history; however, they are commonly, but not exclusively, presented as living in mountains or stones and being skilled craftspeople.
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WEBLord of the Rings. Dwarves were a race of Middle-earth also known as the Khazâd (in their own tongue) or Casari, Naugrim, meaning "Stunted People", and Gonnhirrim, the "Masters of Stone". The Dwarves were made by Aulë, whom they themselves called Mahal, meaning “maker.”. Aulë was unwilling to await the coming of...
Meet the Dwarves of Norse Mythology: Who Are They?
WEBThe dwarves in Norse mythology are perhaps best known not for their exploits and adventures but rather for their handiwork. More specifically, two sets of dwarf brothers are responsible for crafting the most recognizable items …
Dwarves - Norse Mythology for Smart People
WEBThe dwarves are pitch-black in appearance and live underground in Svartalfheim, [2] [3] a place which was probably thought of as a labyrinthine complex of mines and forges. The dwarves are most often noted for being extremely skilled smiths and craftspeople.
Dwarves in Middle-earth - Wikipedia
WEBIn the fantasy of J. R. R. Tolkien, the Dwarves are a race inhabiting Middle-earth, the central continent of Arda in an imagined mythological past. They are based on the dwarfs of Germanic myths who were small humanoids that lived in mountains, practising mining, metallurgy, blacksmithing and jewellery.
Dwarves — Norse Mythology
WEBMar 7, 2023 · Dwarves, characterized frequently as shrewd and astute, w Within the mythos of Norse mythology, dwarves were conceived as diminutive, humanoid entities, recognized for their extraordinary proficiency in artisanal trades, specifically in the realm of metalworking and the forging of enchanted objects.
Dwarves - Tolkien Gateway
WEBMar 19, 2024 · The Quest of Erebor ended with the death of Smaug. After a quarrel with the Men and Elves over the unguarded hoard, the Dwarves - assisted by those from the Iron Hills - united with the Men and Elves to fight the attacking Goblins and Wargs, in what was called the Battle of Five Armies, where Thorin was killed.
Dwarf | Norse, Celtic & Germanic Legends | Britannica
WEBIn Teutonic and especially Scandinavian mythology and folklore, the term dwarf (Old Norse: dvergr) denoted a species of fairy inhabiting the interiors of mountains and the lower levels of mines. Dwarfs were of various types, all of small stature, some being no more than 18 inches (45 cm) high and others about the height of a two-year-old child.
Why Were There No Half-dwarves in The Lord of the Rings? - CBR
WEBApr 24, 2024 · Compared to Elves, Dwarves had few opportunities to meet and fall in love with members of other races. During the First Age, Elves and Men coexisted in the northern land of Beleriand, where both Beren and Lúthien and Tuor and Idril met and fell in love.For most of the Second Age, the Elves of Middle-earth were friends to the Men of Númenor, and they frequently visited each other's realms; it ...
Dwarf | Myth and Folklore Wiki | Fandom
WEBDwarf | Myth and Folklore Wiki | Fandom. in: Dwarves, Humanoids, Celtic creatures, and 8 more. Dwarf. Two dwarfs as depicted in a 19th-century edition of the Poetic Edda poem Völuspá (1895) by Lorenz Frølich. Languages. Dǫnsk tunga. (Old Norse) Younger Fuþark. ᛏᚢᛁᚱᚴᛦ (singular) ᛏᚢᛁᚱᚴᛅᛦ (plural) Transliteration. Dvergr (singular) Dvergar (plural)
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