Black god (goddess).
Show referencesMagic object received from dwarf in return for rescue of child or kindness to child.
Show referencesMagic object taken from barrow.
Show referencesMagic cloth.
Show referencesMagic jewel (jewels).
Show referencesMagic shirt (cloak, armor) gives invulnerability.
Show referencesHelmet renders invisible.
Show referencesMagic white, red, and yellow stone causes hail, sunshine or fire, according to which side is scratched.
Show referencesAppearance of dwarf.
Show referencesBurial places (barrows, howes) as homes of dwarfs.
Show referencesDwarfs live in stones.
Show referencesDwarfs invisibly attend wedding or christening feasts of mortals.
Show referencesTrolls are usually ugly, hideous, big, and strong.
Show referencesTrolls as the constant enemies of human beings.
Show referencesGiants live in mountains or caves.
Show referencesRemarkably strong man. (Strong John).
Show referencesGround opens to hide fugitive (magician).
Show referencesLucky person. Some people, especially heroes, as Hrólf Kráki and Óláfr, usually have luck.
Show referencesBride's monster-father tries to kill husband, but is defeated.
Show referencesBurial in grave-mound.
Show referencesDrinking festival in memory of the dead, »drekka erfi«.
Show referencesOrnaments, weapons, etc. buried with hero.
Show referencesBaptism of heathen.
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