Andvari

 [ahn-dwah-ree]  

An·dva·ri

   [ahn-dwah-ree]
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.
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Andvari (ænˈdwɑːrɪ)
 
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Norse myth a dwarf who possessed a treasure hoard, which was robbed by Loki

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