Andvari

American

[ahn-dwah-ree] / ˈɑn dwɑ ri /

noun

Scandinavian Legend.

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 British

/ ænˈdwɑːrɪ /

noun

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

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This treasure we then shall find and the curse attaching to it ever since it was robbed from Andvari, the water-elf, is the keynote of the whole story.

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Now this was a heavy ransom indeed, for not only was Andvari's hoard hidden cunningly away, but the otter skin had the property of stretching itself to an enormous size.

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The emissary selected was Loki, who lost no time in setting off to the waterfall where the dwarf Andvari dwelt, in order that he might secure the treasure there amassed.

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He came to the pool before the cave and he watched for a sight of Andvari.

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They touch briefly on all the chief points of the story of the Niblung hoard, from the capture and ransom of Andvari to the winning of the warrior maiden Sigrdrifa by Sigurd.

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