THE ELDER EDDA OF SAEMUND
nine worlds I came, to Niflhel beneath: here die men from Hel.
Gagnrâd.
44. Much have I journeyed, much experienced, mighty ones many proved. What mortals will live, when the great "Fimbul"-winter shall from men have passed?
Vafthrûdnir.
45. Lîf and Lîfthrasir; but they will be concealed in Hoddmimir's holt. The morning dews they will have for food. From them shall men be born.
Gagnrâd.
46. Much have I journeyed, much experienced, mighty ones many proved. Whence will come the sun in that fair heaven, when Fenrir has this devoured?
Vafthrûdnir.
47. A daughter shall Alfrödull bear, ere Fenrir shall have swallowed her. The maid shall ride, when the powers die, on her mother's course.
Gagnrâd.
48. Much have I journeyed, etc. Who are the maidens that o'er the ocean travel, wise of spirit, journey?
Vafthrûdnir.
49. O'er people's dwellings three descend of Mögthrasir's maidens, the sole Hamingiur who are in the world, although with Jötuns nurtured.
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