Durin
MEANING
ORIGIN
Norse mythology
ETYMOLOGY
Derived from the Old Norse word 'dura', meaning 'sleep'.
CULTURAL NOTES
Durin is one of the names of the seven Fathers of the Dwarves in Norse mythology.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Used in ancient Norse legends and later adopted in fantasy literature.
MEANING
ORIGIN
Literary
ETYMOLOGY
Popularized by J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium.
CULTURAL NOTES
Durin is a key figure in Tolkien's lore, known as the first of the seven Fathers of the Dwarves.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Gained popularity as a fictional character in the 20th century.
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