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Reginn

Mythology
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A dwarf and foster father of Sigurd, who urged him to slay Fafnir for the cursed gold.

Detailed Definition
Reginn forged Sigurd’s sword Gram and manipulated him into killing Fafnir, his brother. He embodies greed and betrayal. In poetry, Reginn illustrates the corrupting influence of treasure and the tragic mentor figure in heroic cycles.
Example
Example in poetry:
Reginn, the smith who fosters Sigurd and reforges Gram; In Völsunga Saga, he plots Fafnir’s gold but is slain by Sigurd; Poets use Reginn to symbolize mentorship, greed, and tragic ambition; His name means “counselor,” yet his advice leads to doom; In kennings, “Reginn’s heir” means hero or avenger; Modern verse uses him to explore the cost of legacy and betrayal.
Additional Notes
Reginn, a dwarf and smith, manipulates Sigurd into killing Fafnir for the cursed gold—his role as foster father and betrayer adds moral complexity—poets can use Reginn to explore mentorship corrupted by greed, or the tragic cycle of vengeance in heroic legend.
Also Known As
Regin
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