![]() ![]() It implies that a person has suffered a great loss of honor and is, in fact, a villain. You see, nīþ means a social stigma in Norse and Germanic culture. Nīþ is the first syllable for the word Nidhogg, and it plays a very important role in Norse society. Like all creatures, gods, and mortals in Norse mythology, Nidhogg's name tells us exactly who he is. The second greatest is Fafnir, who fought the great hero, Sigmund.īut the third greatest (and relishing in his lowly position) would be Nidhogg (also called Níðhöggr). ![]() Perhaps the greatest is Jormungandr, the World Serpent. There are a lot of dragons in Norse mythology.
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