Nidud- Germanic FigureMortal"King of the Njárar"

Also known as: Níðuðr, Niðhad, and Nithad

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King of the Njárar

Description

King who captured Wayland the Smith, stole his sword and rings, and had him hamstrung and imprisoned on an island to forge treasures. His greed brought catastrophic vengeance: Wayland killed his sons, crafted cups from their skulls, assaulted his daughter Böðvildr, and escaped on forged wings.

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