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 called Hræsvelger (corpse-swallower), clad with eagles' plumes. When he spreads out his wings for flight, the winds arise from under them.

Which is the path leading from earth to heaven? The gods made a bridge from earth to heaven and called it Bifrost (the vibrating way). We have all seen it and call it the rainbow. It is of three hues and constructed with more art than any other work. But though strong it be, it will be broken to pieces when the sons of Muspel, after having traversed great rivers, shall ride over it. There is nothing in nature that can hope to make resistance when the sons of Muspel sally forth to the great combat. Now listen to the Elder Edda on some of these subject.

In the lay of Grimner:

Skol the wolf is named That the fair-faced goddess To the ocean chases; Another Hate is called, He is Hrodvitner's son: He the bright maid of heaven shall precede.

In the Völuspá:

Then went the powers all To their judgment seats, The all-holy gods, And thereon held council: To night and to the waning moon Gave names; Morn they named And mid-day, Afternoon and eve, Whereby to reckon years.

In the lay of Vafthrudner:

Vindsval is his name Who winter's father is,