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31.10.2019

Brokkr

In Norse mythology, Brokkr (anglicized as Brokk) is a dwarf and the brother of Eitri (also known as Sindri).

According to the Skáldskaparmál, Loki had commissioned the Sons of Ivaldi to create various items, including Sif's hair, Freyr's ship Skíðblaðnir, and Odin's spear Gungnir. Loki boasted extensively about the exceptional craftsmanship of the items made by the Sons of Ivaldi and claimed that other dwarves couldn't produce anything as beautiful or useful. Brokkr, who happened to be in Asgard at the time, challenged Loki's claim, asserting that his brother Eitri could craft even more splendid and functional creations than Skíðblaðnir or Gungnir. Brokkr staked his own head against Loki's in a bet, wagering that Eitri's work would surpass Loki's boasts.

During the crafting process, Eitri used his magical skills in a forge with an intense level of heat, while Brokkr operated the bellows to maintain the perfect temperature for Eitri's enchantments. As they worked on various items, including the boar Gullinbursti, a gadfly (often believed to be Loki himself in disguise) repeatedly interfered by biting Brokkr. Despite these interruptions, Brokkr persevered and continued to blow air into the fire. While creating the golden arm ring Draupnir, the gadfly bit Brokkr again, this time on the neck, but Brokkr remained steadfast. Finally, while crafting the mighty hammer Mjölnir, the gadfly bit Brokkr on the eye, causing a momentary pause in his efforts. This brief interruption led to Mjölnir's handle becoming shorter than intended. As a result, Thor had to wear the iron gauntlets Járngreipr to wield the hammer effectively.

Brokkr

Eitri succeeded in making the golden ring Draupnir, the golden-bristled boar Gullinbursti and the hammer Mjölnir. These objects were judged by the gods to be superior and Brokkr won the bet. However, Loki did not allow him to take his head as doing so would have damaged his neck which was not included in the bet. In lieu of this, Brokkr sewed Loki's lips so that Loki would not brag until the thread came out.

 

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