Norse dragon

Norse mythology has several references to dragons (Old Norse: dreki).

Níðhöggr is identified as a dragon in the Völuspá.
Jörmungandr, also known as the Midgard Serpent, is described as a giant, venomous beast.
Fáfnir is turned into a dragon as part of the Völsung Cycle.
The Gesta Danorum contains a description of a dragon killed by Frotho I.

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