Heimir

Heimir is a figure found in Norse mythology, appearing primarily in the Poetic Edda. He is known for his association with a treasure hoard, specifically the gold that the dwarf Andvari cursed. According to the legend, Heimir was the husband of the sorceress Hervör. Hervör, upon learning of a cursed treasure hoard, sought it out and took possession of it.

The treasure was originally owned by Andvari, who cursed it after it was taken from him by the god Loki. This curse brought misfortune to all who possessed the gold. Heimir's role in the story is that of the one who ultimately inherits this cursed wealth. He is said to have kept the treasure and its attendant doom.

The story of Heimir and the cursed gold is part of a larger narrative that includes the sword Tyrfing, a magical weapon also part of Andvari's hoard. Hervör's acquisition of the treasure, and by extension its passing to Heimir, is a significant event that links various mythological figures and their destinies. The details of Heimir's life beyond his connection to the hoard are scant, with his primary significance lying in his role as the custodian of this fated treasure.