From all the treasure that they had obtained from Andvari, Odin kept the ring with himself. Loki did not tell Odin that the ring had been cursed either.
After that both Odin and Loki took the gold and filled the otter skin completely with the treasure that they had obtained.
However, a single small portion of hair was alone not filled up. Hreidmar looked at the ring that Odin had with him and asked that. “Once you hand over this ring too, then I will forgive you for my son’s death.”
Odin seemed reluctant at first but he handed over the ring to Hreidmar too.
Hreidmar then freed Odin and Loki.
“Hreidmar you should know that the ring had been cursed.” Loki told the king of dwarves.
Hreidmar scoffed at them. “I think you are just trying to threaten me. I just want to enjoy my gold in peace. So leave this place immediately.”
Both Loki and Odin left the place immediately.
After this, Hreidmar’s remaining two sons went and spoke to him. “Father, we also need a share in the blood price that you have received. Otr was your son and our brother.”
Hreidmar studied his two sons with pursed angry lips. “No! I shall not give you anything.”
The two sons wisely did not push the matter any further. Hreidmar was a skilled sorcerer and he was also an excellent swordsman. Further Hreidmar also had a helmet that stuck fear in the heart of whoever looked at it.
The two men walked away.
Adapted from Norse Mythology
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