Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • In Norse mythology, a dwarf who owned a great treasure, including a magical ring, that was stolen by the god Loki.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Andvari is a key figure in the Norse myth of the cursed ring Andvaranaut.
  • The story tells how Loki forced Andvari to surrender all his gold.

Advanced Usage

• "Andvari's gold" or "Andvari's treasure": Refers specifically to the hoard of gold and the ring cursed by the dwarf, which brings misfortune to its owners.
  • The saga describes the tragic fate of those who possessed Andvari's gold.

Variants and Related Words

• Andvaranaut (noun): The name of the magical ring in Andvari's treasure.
  • The ring Andvaranaut was part of the ransom for the god Odin's son.

Synonyms

• None. As a specific mythological figure, is a unique proper noun.

Related Phrases

• "Curse of Andvari": Refers to the misfortune associated with the stolen treasure.
  • The curse of Andvari followed the gold for generations.

Noun

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