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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:
39."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:
40."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:
41."The heroes all in Othin's hall
Each day to fight go forth;
