Global InformationLoan Maclibuin information
Loan Maclibuin | |
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 The Death of Loan Maclibuin, The Dark Smith (1882) | |
| Died | Norway |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Other names | The Dark Smith of Drontheim, Son of Luan[1] Lon Mac Liomtba,[2] Loan Maclibhuin[3] |
| Occupation | swordsmith |
| Children | Emergaid |
Loan Maclibuin was a legendary Norwegian smith. He was known as "The Dark Smith of Drontheim". He was the seventh son of Windy Cap, King of Norway. The "dark", does not refer to his working black magic, but rather to his swarthy nature.
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