Metal: Sterling Silver (925)
Weight: approx. 8 gram (0.28 oz)
In Norse mythology, there exists a remarkable item known as Draupnir (meaning "the dripper" in Old Norse), which is a ring that belongs to the god Odin. What makes this ring truly extraordinary is its uncanny ability to reproduce itself. Every ninth night, Draupnir brings forth eight new rings, dripping like liquid, and each one is an exact replica of the original in terms of size and weight.
The forging of Draupnir was entrusted to the skilled dwarven siblings Brokkr and Eitri, also known as Sindri. They crafted this ring as part of a trio of gifts, which included the famed Mjöllnir (Thor's hammer) and the mythical boar Gullinbursti. These gifts were created in response to a challenge set by Loki, who doubted Brokkr and Eitri's ability to fashion superior items compared to those crafted by the Sons of Ivaldi. Ultimately, it was Brokkr and Eitri's Mjöllnir that emerged victorious in the competition. However, Loki cunningly exploited a loophole to evade the wager involving his own head. He argued that injuring his neck to remove his head was not part of the original agreement. As a result, Brokkr punished Loki by sealing his lips shut with wire.
In a poignant gesture, Odin chose to place the ring Draupnir on the funeral pyre of his beloved son, Baldr. The Gylfaginning recounts that Draupnir possessed a unique attribute: every ninth night, it showered down eight additional gold rings, each one precisely matching the weight of the original. Hermóðr later retrieved the ring from the pyre. Subsequently, in the poetic tale of Skírnismál, Freyr's loyal servant Skírnir offered Draupnir as a precious gift during the wooing of Gerðr, an enchanting narrative in its own right.
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