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Wayland Smith

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Wayland Smith is the Norse/Saxon god of metalworking.

He was the son of a sailor and a mermaid and is King of the Elves. He has two brothers. One is named Egil, also a smith.

A magical sword, Balmung, was made by Wayland Smith.

In France he is known as Gallans,
in Germany as Wieland,
and in Norse Legend as Volund or Volundr.

See also: Wayland's Smithy.