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Vafthrudnir
49. O'er people's dwellings three descend
of Mögthrasir's maidens,
the sole Hamingiur
who are in the world,
although with Jötuns nurtured.
Gagnrad
50. Much have I journeyed, (etc.)
Which of the Æsir will rule o'er the gods' possession,
when Surt's fire shall be quenched?
Vafthrudnir
51. Vidar and Vali
will the gods' holy fanes inhabit,
when Surt's fire shall be quenched.
Modi and Magni will
Mjöllnir possess,
and warfare strive to end.
Gagnrad
52. Much have I journeyed, (etc.)
What of Odin will
the life's end be,
when the powers perish?
Vafthrudnir
53. The wolf will
the father of men devour;
him Vidar will avenge:
he his cold jaws will cleave,
in conflict with the wolf.
Gagnrad
54. Much have I journeyed, (etc.)
What said Odin
in his son's ear,
ere he on the pile was laid?
Vafthrudnir
55. That no one knoweth,
what thou in days of old
saidst in thy son's ear.
With dying mouth
my ancient saws I have said,
and the gods' destruction.
With Odin I have contended
in wise utterances:
of men thou ever art the wisest!
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