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 And thence arose our giants' race, And thus so fierce are we found."

Othin spake: "Seventh answer me well, if wise thou art called, If thou knowest it, Vafthruthnir, now: How begat he children,  the giant grim, Who never a giantess knew?"

Vafthruthnir spake: "They say 'neath the arms of the giant of ice Grew man-child and maid together; And foot with foot  did the wise one fashion A son that six heads bore."

Othin spake: "Eighth answer me well, if wise thou art called, If thou knowest it, Vafthruthnir, now: What farthest back  dost thou bear in mind? For wide is thy wisdom, giant!"