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 Whence came up Njorth to the kin of the gods,— (Rich in temples and shrines he rules,—) Though of gods he was never begot?"

Vafthruthnir spake: "In the home of the Wanes did the wise ones create him, And gave him as pledge to the gods; At the fall of the world  shall he fare once more Home to the Wanes so wise."

Othin spake: "Eleventh answer me well, -lacuna- [if thou knowest all] -lacuna- [The fate that is fixed for the gods:] What men -lacuna- [are they]  in -lacuna- [Othin's] home Each day to fight go forth?"

Vafthruthnir spake: "The heroes all in Othin's hall Each day to fight go forth;