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 The giants of Iva's capes

Made a rush with Geirrod;

The foes of the cold Svithiod

Took to flight.

Geirrod's giants

Had to succumb

When the hghtning wielder'sf kinsmen

Closely pursued them.

Wailing was 'mongst the cave-dwellers

When the giants,

With warlike spirit endowed,

Went forward.

There was war.

The slayer of troll-women,

By foes surrounded.

The giant's hard head hit.

With violent pressure

Were pressed the vast eyes

Of Gjalp and Greip

Against the high roof.

The fire-chariot's driver

The old backs broke

Of both these maids

For the cave- woman.

The man of the rocky way

But scanty knowledge got;

Nor able were the giants

To enjoy perfect gladness.

Thou man of the bow-string!

The dwarf's kinsman

An iron beam, in the forge heated.

Threw against Odin's dear son.