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The Prose Edda

The Prose Edda 2.54

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"How are the gods named? They are called Fetters, as Eyjólfr the Valiant Skald sang:

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Eiríkr draws the lands beneath him At the pleasure of the Fetters, And fashions the Spear-Battle.

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And Bonds, as Thjódólfr of Hvin sang:

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The skilful God-Deceiver To the Bonds proved a stern sharer Of bones: the Helmet-Hooded Saw somewhat hindered seething.

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Powers, as Einarr Tinkling-Scale sang:

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I say, the Mighty Powers Magnify Hákon's empire.

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Jólnar, as Eyvindr sang:

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We have fashioned The Feast of Jólnar, The Prince's praise-song, Strong as a stone bridge.

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Deities, as Kormákr sang:

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The Giver of Lands, who bindeth The sail to the top, with gold-lace Honors him who pours Deities' verse-mead; Odin wrought charms on Rindr.

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The Prose Edda by Snorri Sturluson, translated by Arthur Gilchrist Brodeur (New York: American-Scandinavian Foundation, 1916). Public domain in the United States (published before 1931); the translator died in 1971, so it may still be protected in countries with longer terms. Transcribed and proofread by English Wikisource volunteers. · Source ↗

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