Andvari
Americannoun
noun
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The dwarfs, as well as the elves, were ruled by a king, who, in various countries of northern Europe, was known as Andvari, Alberich, Elbegast, Gondemar, Laurin, or Oberon.
From Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas by Guerber, H. A. (Hélène Adeline)
He saw Andvari snatch at something on the heap, but he made no sign of marking it.
From The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths by Pogany, Willy
"Lend me thy net that I may catch Andvari the Dwarf who boasts that he has a greater treasure than ever thou wilt take out of the sea," said Loki.
From The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths by Pogany, Willy
Then Andvari the Dwarf forced the River-Maidens to give it to him.
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
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