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11. Thrymheim the sixth is named,
where Thiassi dwelt,
that all-powerful Jötun;
but Skadi now inhabits,
the bright bride of the gods,
her father's ancient home.
12. Breidablik is the seventh,
where Baldr has
built for himself a hall,
in that land,
in which I know exists
the fewest crimes.
13. Himinbjörg is the eighth,
where Heimdall, it is said,
rules o'er the holy fanes:
there the gods' watchman,-
in his tranquil home,
drinks joyful the good mead.
14. Folkvang is the ninth,
there Freyja directs
the sittings in the hall.
She half the fallen chooses each day,
but Odin th' other half.
15. Glitnir is the tenth;
it is on gold sustained,
and eke with silver decked.
There Forseti dwells
throughout all time,
and every strife allays.
16. Noatun is the eleventh,
there Niörd has
himself a dwelling made,
prince of men;
guiltless of sin,
he rules o'er the high-built fane.
17. O'ergrown with branches
and high grass
is Vidar's spacious Landvidi:
There will the son descend,
from the steed's back,
bold to avenge his father.
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