Norse Mythology: Andvari and Fáfnir

Óðinn, Hœnir, and Loki travel to Niðavellir, where Loki kills an otter, leading to a demand for gold. Loki acquires cursed gold from Andvari. The curse affects Hreiðmarr and Fáfnir, leading to betrayal and transformation. Sigurd slays Fáfnir and Regin, claiming the treasure. The cursed ring continues to impact future generations, inspiring influential works.

Who were Óðinn's travel companions during his exploration of the nine realms?

• Freyr and Freyja

• Baldur and Tyr

• Hœnir and Loki

• Thor and Loki

What did Loki do when he spotted an otter near the waterfall?

• He fed it

• He ignored it

• He killed it

• He captured it

What did Hreiðmarr demand in exchange for releasing the gods?

• A magical sword

• A chest of silver

• The finest gold to fill the otter pelt

• A powerful spell

Who was known for forging marvelous creations and often took the form of a fish?

• Regin

• Andvari

• Hreiðmarr

• Fáfnir

What did Andvari craft with the gold he seized from the water nymphs?

• A magical staff

• A special ring

• A golden crown

• A powerful amulet

What did Andvari do when Loki took his ring?

• He cursed the ring

• He begged for mercy

• He fled

• He attacked Loki

What happened to Fáfnir after he took the ring and treasure from his father?

• He became a king

• He turned into a dragon

• He was captured

• He lost the treasure

Who did Regin enlist to slay the monster his brother had become?

• Loki

• Óðinn

• Sigurd

• Thor

What did Sigurd do after tasting the heart's blood of the beast?

• He fell ill

• He gained immense strength

• He became immortal

• He understood the birds' chatter

What was the ultimate fate of those who possessed Andvari's ring?

• They gained eternal life

• They were doomed and destroyed

• They were protected from harm

• They became wealthy and powerful