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 And as Hallvardr sang:


 * Knútr wards the land, as the Ruler
 * Of All wards the radiant Fell-Hall.

As Arnórr sang:


 * Michael, wise of understanding,
 * Weighs what seems done ill, and good things:
 * Then the Monarch of the Sun's Helm
 * At the Doom-Seat parts all mortals.

XXIV. "How should one periphrase the earth? Thus: by calling her Flesh of Ymir, and Mother of Thor, Daughter of Ónarr, Odin's Bride, Co-Wife of Frigg and Rindr and Gunnlöd, Mother-in-law of Sif, Floor and Bottom of the Storm-Hall, Sea of Beasts, Daughter of Night, Sister of Audr and of Day. Even as Eyvindr Skald-Despoiler sang:


 * Now the beaming gold is hidden
 * In the body of the Mother
 * Of the Giants' Foe; the counsels
 * Of a kindred strong are mighty.

As sang Hallfredr Troublous-Skald:


 * In council 't was determined
 * That the King's friend, wise in counsel,
 * Should wed the Land, sole Daughter
 * Of Ónarr, greenly wooded.

And he said further: