Andvari

Noun

Meaning

(Norse mythology) a dwarf who possessed a treasure that was stolen by Loki

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At the falls, Loki spreads his net before Andvari (who is in the form of a pike), which Andvari jumps into. Source: Internet

Andvari gives some background information about himself, including that he was cursed by a " norn of misfortune" in his "early days". Source: Internet

Loki responds by asking Andvari "what requital" does mankind get if "they wound each other with words". Source: Internet

Odin puts forth the ring Andvarinaut, covering the single hair.sfn Loki states that they have now handed over the gold, and that gold is cursed as Andvari is, and that it will be the death of Hreidmar and Regin both. Source: Internet

That night, the three gods stay with Hreidmar (the father of Regin, Andvari, and the now-dead Ótr) and show him their catches, including the skin of the otter. Source: Internet

The stanzas of the poem then begin: Loki mocks Andvari, and tells him that he can save his head by telling Loki where his gold is. Source: Internet

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