Norse mythology
Draupnir
The golden arm ring of Odin that drips eight equal rings of gold every ninth night, symbolizing the endless renewal of wealth.
Draupnir, the dripper, is Odin's gold arm ring, from which eight rings of equal weight drip every ninth night, an endless source of wealth. It was forged by the dwarf brothers Sindri and Brokk in the same contest that produced Mjolnir and the golden boar Gullinbursti, after Loki bet his head against their skill. When Baldur died, Odin laid Draupnir on his son's funeral pyre. Hermod, riding to Hel to plead for Baldur's return, received it back from Baldur as a keepsake for Odin. In Skírnismál, Skirnir offers the giantess Gerd a ring that had burned with Odin's young son, trying to win her for Freyr.
Quick questions
What is Draupnir?
The golden arm ring of Odin that drips eight equal rings of gold every ninth night, symbolizing the endless renewal of wealth.
Which mythology does Draupnir belong to?
Draupnir belongs to Norse mythology.
Who made Draupnir?
Brokk and Sindri made Draupnir.
Who owns Draupnir?
Odin owns Draupnir.
Which myths feature Draupnir?
The myth that features Draupnir is “Loki's Mischief and the Treasures of the Gods”.
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