Dvalinn

Dvalinn, also spelled Dvalin, is a dwarf in Norse mythology. He is described as a master smith among the dwarves. The name derives from Old Norse dval- meaning “to slumber,” and is sometimes interpreted as “the dormant one.”

In the myth of Freyja’s necklace Brísingamen, Dvalinn is named as one of the four dwarfs—along with Alfrigg, Berling, and Grerr—who forge the jeweled necklace for the goddess Freyja. The Brísingamen is prized as a symbol of Freyja’s beauty and allure, and the story emphasizes the dwarves’ exceptional smithing craft.

These attributions appear in the Prose Edda, particularly in the Skáldskaparmál, as well as in later medieval compilations. The exact names of the dwarves vary by source, but Dvalinn is consistently listed among the smiths credited with creating Brísingamen.

In modern times, the name Dvalinn has been adopted in fantasy literature and games as a dwarf character or as a place name, reflecting the enduring influence of Norse mythology on contemporary storytelling.