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

From a rock in the river they cast the gold and jewels into the water and the hoard of Andvari sank for ever beneath the waves.

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

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

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

There was a dwarf named Andvari, who had long lived in the fall in the likeness of a pike, and in which he supplied himself with food.

From The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson by Saemund Sigfusson

The Dwarf Andvari guarded it from the first days of the world.

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