Sturtevant says that Bugge's theory regarding the element -toskr may appear to be supported by the fact that the word does not appear elsewhere in Old Norse. form of Rati*) is used in Háv (106, 1) to signify the instrument which Odin employed for boring his way through the rocks in quest of the poet's mead " and that " Rati* must then be considered a native word meaning "The Borer, Gnawer" ". Īccording to Albert Sturtevant, " far as the element Rata- is concerned, Bugge's hypothesis has no valid foundation in view of the fact that the word Rata (gen. Bugge proposed that the -toskr element is a reformation of the Old English word tūsc ( Old Frisian tusk) and, in turn, that the element Rata- represents Old English ræt ("rat"). Sophus Bugge theorized that the name Ratatoskr is a loanword from Old English meaning " Rat-tooth." Bugge's basis hinges on the fact that the -toskr element of the compound does not appear anywhere else in Old Norse. According to Vigfússon, Ratatoskr means "tusk the traveller" or "the climber tusk." He says that the name of the legendary drill Rati may feature the same term. Guðbrandur Vigfússon theorized that the rati- element means "the traveller". The element toskr is generally held to mean "tusk". The name Ratatoskr contains two elements: rata- and -toskr. Ratatoskr is attested in the Poetic Edda, compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources, and the Prose Edda, written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson. In Norse mythology, Ratatoskr ( Old Norse, generally considered to mean "drill-tooth" or "bore-tooth" ) is a squirrel who runs up and down the world tree Yggdrasil to carry messages between the eagles perched atop Yggdrasil, and the serpent Níðhöggr, who dwells beneath one of the three roots of the tree. Although unexplained in the manuscript and not otherwise attested, in this image Ratatoskr bears a horn or tusk. Niðhöggr is the fourth Eastern Dragon introduced in the series, the first being Vritra, second being Midgardsormr, third being Yu-Long, and fifth being Apophis.Norse mythical animal A 17th century Icelandic manuscript depicting Ratatoskr.The name might refer to his role as a horrific monster or in his action of chewing the corpses of the inhabitants of Náströnd (Corpse Shore), a place in Hel where he lived and chewed on the corpses of the guilty.níð was a term for a social stigma implying the loss of honor and the status of a villain in historical Viking society.In Norse Mythology, Niðhöggr was a dragon that gnawed on a root of the world tree, Yggdrasil.Phoenix Tears: Due to Qlippoth mass-producing fake Phoenix Tears, Niðhöggr was able to store some for his own use. Magic: Niðhöggr has some skill in using magic, being able to create defensive magic circles. Miasma: He is capable of producing a black corrosive miasma from his body, which was able to cause damage to anyone who touched it. Self-Resurrection: Rossweisse explained that because of Niðhöggr's vindictiveness, he was capable of reviving himself several times after death to the point that he would be capable of surviving Ragnarok. In Volume 20, he was able to violently beat up and injure Ophis to the point of being unconscious for an extended period of time, albeit she didn't fight back since Niðhöggr had kidnapped Issei's parents and used them as hostages. Immense Strength: Befitting one of the Evil Dragon, Niðhöggr has high levels of strength above that of dragons, stated as being stronger than the Dragon Kings. He had even met and fought Ddraig, and later been defeated at some point in the past before he was sealed.Īccording to records, his last known appearance was when he was defeated several hundred years ago, it's unknown whether he resurrected himself or if it was done through the Holy Grail. He also had a deep sense of vindictiveness.Īt some point in the past, Niðhöggr lived in Northern Europe. Niðhöggr was a sadistic Dragon, as seen by his taking pleasure in brutally beating others. He was even shown to be a cannibal as he desired to eat a Dragon egg. He was described as a Dragon full of greed because he was always hungry as he swallowed everything in sight. He was also mentioned to have eerily drooling fluids coming from its huge mouth. He was described as to having a large body about 20 meters long and ochre belly, despite his snake-like appearance, he had four limbs and four wings. Niðhöggr was a black colored Eastern Dragon.
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