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“NOTES ON THE NAME:

Regardless of what you may have read online, the name ”Hagrid“ does not come from Greek mythology. There is a persistent rumor floating around to that effect, but it is false. Milz, in response to a question about this rumor on HPfGU, writes:
I read that on several HP sites. Like you I thought I was missing something in spite of having read numerous Greek mythology books (Hamilton, Bullfinch, etc.) as a child. I even looked it up in a ”who's who“ book of mythological characters. The result: nothing.

I assume this is ”hagrid“ name information is make believe.

Quite by accident, I DID find something interesting in Thomas Hardy's novel, Mayor of Casterbridge. The paragraph mentions ”country“ (obsolete) expressions and their more dignified equivalents in late 18th century England. ”Dumbledores“, according to Hardy, are ”humblebees“ (now more commonly known as ”bumblebees“). ”Hagrid“ was gastrointestinal upset, ie, indigestion. (In light of Hagrid's culinary skills, rock-hard rock cakes and a talon in beef casserole, it makes some sense.)

Between Thomas Hardy and these HP websites, I'd believe Hardy.;-)
I have also researched this rumor and found nothing whatsoever, except a lot of Harry Potter sites who have reprinted the same exact tale without question. It's simply not true, any more than the oft-quoted but equally false tale of ”Running Weasel.“

Here's a transcript of the false story:
Hagrid - Name and tale comes from greek myth. The ancient Hagrid from the myth was the god of Jewels. This god was said to be the kindest of the gods, but Hades framed him for the death of Piraeus's (the killer of Medusa) son. Hagrid was banished from Olympus but Zues allowed him to stay as the watcher of the animals.”


Á sjálfur bók um goðafræði, fann ekkert um þetta þar heldur..<br><br>“Eastman! He came from the east to do battle with the amazing <b>Rando</b>!”