In Norse mythology, Andvari (Old Norse `careful one`) is a dwarf who lives underneath a waterfall and has the power to change himself into a fish at will. Andvari had a magical ring Andvaranaut, which helped him become wealthy. Using a net provided by Ran, Loki catches him as a pike and forces him to give up his gold and Andvaranaut. Andvari cur..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andvari
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. Found on https://www.infoplease.com/dictionary/andvari