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Jurby 119 is one of four crosses in the Isle of Man that show scenes from the story of Sigurd, as told in the Völsunga Saga. The other three crosses are at Andreas, Malew and Maughold.

The cross number 119 at Jurby shows Sigurd killing the dragon, Fafnir.
Sigurd is depicted in the pit that he has dug, thrusting his sword into the dragon.

Note that in order to make full use of the available stone, the image is ‘on its side’ – i.e. Sigurd appears to be to the left of the dragon, rather than underneath.

Sigurd killing Fafnir

The Jurby Cross 119
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