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 LIV. "How are the gods named? They are called Fetters, as Eyjólfr the Valiant Skald sang:


 * Eiríkr draws the lands beneath him
 * At the pleasure of the Fetters,
 * And fashions the Spear-Battle.

And Bonds, as Thjódólfr of Hvin sang:


 * The skilful God-Deceiver
 * To the Bonds proved a stern sharer
 * Of bones: the Helmet-Hooded
 * Saw somewhat hindered seething.

Powers, as Einarr Tinkling-Scale sang:


 * I say, the Mighty Powers
 * Magnify Hákon's empire.

Jólnar, as Eyvindr sang:


 * We have fashioned
 * The Feast of Jólnar,
 * The Prince's praise-song,
 * Strong as a stone bridge.

Deities, as Kormákr sang: