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In a 19th-century folk saying, this mythological figure is said to “sow his oats” or “herd his goats” when heat shimmers (10[1])are visible in the spring. This figure’s name is likely derived from his association with knots and tangles. (10[1])This figure adds the cursed ring Andvaranaut to a wergild (“VAIR-gild”) for Ótr. After stealing one object possibly called the “singing stone,” this god fights a golden-toothed god in the form of a seal. (10[1]-5[1])In a namesake poem, this god accuses Sif (-5[1])of adultery during a long sequence of insults (10[1])directed towards the other gods. After (10[1])losing a bet (10[1])for his head, this god claims (10[1])that he never offered any part of his neck and has his mouth sewn shut instead. This god commissions the sons of Ivaldi to replace (10[1])Sif’s golden hair, which he cut off as a prank. For 10 points, name this Norse trickster god. ■END■ (10[2])

ANSWER: Loki [or Loptr or Loki Laufeyjarson or Hveðrungr; accept Lokasenna; reject “Utgard-Loki”]
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Andrew MessersmithA Brandeis SupremeDiamond Brandeis79-5
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