Fafnir

Fafnir (Old Norse: Fafnir) is a dragon from Norse mythology, originally a human who was transformed into a serpent or dragon through his greed for gold. He is most notably featured in the Volsunga Saga and the Poetic Edda, key texts in Norse mythology. The name Fafnir is often translated to Hebrew as פפניר (Pafnir). In German, he is known as Fafnir, and in French, he is referred to as Fafnir. Fafnir was the son of the dwarf king Hreidmar and the brother of Otr and Regin. His transformation into a dragon occurred after he killed his father to take possession of the treasure, including the cursed ring Andvaranaut and the golden hoard guarded by Andvari, a shape-shifting dwarf. Fafnir's story is a significant tale in Norse mythology, illustrating the destructive power of greed and the consequences of breaking natural laws. He was ultimately slain by the hero Sigurd (also known as Siegfried in Germanic tradition), who later played a crucial role in the Volsunga Saga.