The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson by Snorri Sturluson;Saemund Sigfusson
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knowest, whence first came the earth, and the high heaven, thou,
sagacious Jötun? _Vafthrûdnir._ 21. From Ymir's flesh the earth was formed, and from his bones the hills, the heaven from the skull of that ice-cold giant, and from his blood the sea. _Gagnrâd._ 22. Tell me secondly, if thy wit suffices, and thou, Vafthrûdnir! knowest, whence came the moon, which over mankind passes, and the sun likewise? _Vafthrûdnir._ 23. Mundilfoeri hight he, who the moon's father is, and eke the sun's: round heaven journey each day they must, to count years for men. _Gagnrâd._ 24. Tell me thirdly, since thou art called wise, and if thou, Vafthrûdnir! knowest, whence came the day, which over people passes, and night with waning moons? _Vafthrûdnir._ 25. Delling hight he who the day's father is, but night was of Nörvi |
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