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The Prose Edda

The Prose Edda 2.6

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English · Arthur Gilchrist Brodeur

"How should one periphrase Njördr? By calling him God of the Vanir, or Kinsman of the Vanir, or Wane, Father of Freyr and Freyja, God of Wealth-Bestowal.

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English · Arthur Gilchrist Brodeur

So says Thórdr Sjáreksson:

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English · Arthur Gilchrist Brodeur

Gudrun's self by ill Her sons did kill; The wise God-bride At the Wane's side Grieved; men tell Odin tamed steeds well; 'T was not the saying Hamdir spared sword-playing.

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English · Arthur Gilchrist Brodeur

Here it is recorded that Skadi departed from Njördr, as has already been written.

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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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