Andvari

American  

[ahn-dwah-ree] / ˈɑn dwɑ ri /

noun

Scandinavian Legend.

1. a dwarf from whom Loki extorted a treasure, including a magic ring, to give to Hreidmar as wergild for the killing of Otter: Andvari then cursed all those who would possess the treasure.

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Andvari British  

/ ænˈdwɑːrɪ /

noun

1. Norse myth a dwarf who possessed a treasure hoard, which was robbed by Loki

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Example Sentences

And this was the ring that Andvari the Dwarf had put the curse upon when Loki had taken the hoard from him.

From The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths by Pogany, Willy

Dark was the pool in which Andvari floated as a pike; dark it was, but to him it was all golden with the light of his wondrous treasure.

From The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths by Pogany, Willy

And Loki had taken it from Andvari, letting loose as he did Gulveig the Witch who had such evil power over the Gods.

From The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths by Pogany, Willy

Before the Æsir departed, Loki repeated the curse which Andvari had laid upon the ring.

From The Mysteries of All Nations Rise and Progress of Superstition, Laws Against and Trials of Witches, Ancient and Modern Delusions Together With Strange Customs, Fables, and Tales by Grant, James, archaeologist

But especially she hated Andvari, the Dwarf who had the greatest treasure in the nine worlds.

From The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths by Pogany, Willy