> Fafnir is a dragon commonly mentioned in Norse mythology.
He was once a humanoid (giant or dwarf, depending on the
source) who was transformed into a dragon covered with
impenetrable scales. Fafnir's blood was caustic, but when his
blood is tasted it gives one the ability to hear another's thoughts
and understand the language of birds.
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> I suspect that this predates "Once Upon a Matress", but having
never heard of that before, I can't be entirely sure.

well, I don't know. "Mattress" came out on Broadway in 1959. Do
Nordic Myths predate that? I mean... 1959 was a LONG time ago.

That was a joke. Thanks for the answer. That puts me in my
place.

-Rifty

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> winter"Wooo... dragons!"mute