Skáldskaparmál 54

Arthur Gilchrist Brodeur, 1916 · 5 paragraphs · Read at the source

54.1"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.

54.2And 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.

54.3Powers, as Einarr Tinkling-Scale sang: I say, the Mighty Powers Magnify Hákon's empire.

54.4Jólnar, as Eyvindr sang: We have fashioned The Feast of Jólnar, The Prince's praise-song, Strong as a stone bridge.

54.5Deities, 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.