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“Njördr in Nóatún begot afterward two children: the son was called Freyr, and the daughter Freyja; they were fair of face and mighty. Freyr is the most renowned of the Æsir; he rules over the rain and the shining of the sun, and therewithal the fruit of the earth; and it is good to call on him for fruitful seasons and peace. He governs also the prosperity of men. But Freyja is the most renowned of the goddesses; she has in heaven the dwelling called Fólkvangr,¹ and where so ever she rides to the strife, she has one-half of the kill, and Odin half, as is here said:

Fólkvangr 't is called,                where Freyja rules
        Degrees of seats in the hail;
Half the kill                                she keepeth each day,
                        And half Odin hath.

Her hall Sessrúmnir² is great and fair. When she goes forth, she drives her cats and sits in a chariot; she is most conformable to man's prayers, and from her name comes the name of honor, Frú, by which noblewomen are called. Songs of love are well-pleasing to her; it is good to call on her for furtherance in love.”

1. Folk-plain, Host-plain.

2. Seat-roomy.

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