Svartálfar
The
Norse dwarves are highly significant entities within
Norse mythology. They are the makers of most of the artefacts of the gods, both
Aesir and
Vanir. Their dwelling places are two of the nine worlds upon the world-ash
Yggdrasil, that of
Nidavellir and of
Svartalfheim.
They are known also as svartalfir, or "dark elves".
See also: Brokk, Eitri, Ivaldi, Iluvatar