English · Arthur Gilchrist Brodeur
"How are the gods named? They are called Fetters, as Eyjólfr the Valiant Skald sang:
The Prose Edda
"How are the gods named? They are called Fetters, as Eyjólfr the Valiant Skald sang:
Eiríkr draws the lands beneath him At the pleasure of the Fetters, And fashions the Spear-Battle.
And Bonds, as Thjódólfr of Hvin sang:
The skilful God-Deceiver To the Bonds proved a stern sharer Of bones: the Helmet-Hooded Saw somewhat hindered seething.
Powers, as Einarr Tinkling-Scale sang:
I say, the Mighty Powers Magnify Hákon's empire.
Jólnar, as Eyvindr sang:
We have fashioned The Feast of Jólnar, The Prince's praise-song, Strong as a stone bridge.
Deities, as Kormákr sang:
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.