Andvari

[ ahn-dwah-ree ]

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.

Andvari

/ ænˈdwɑːrɪ /

noun

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

Example Sentences

The cunning god caught Andvari, the dwarf, and compelled him to surrender all the gold he had accumulated.

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

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Andvari I am named, Oin was my father named; many a cataract have I passed.

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For a more remote parallel we may compare the story of Loki and Andvari.

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Andvari was a Dwarf who, in the early days, had gained for himself the greatest treasure in the nine worlds.

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