Whence will come the sun in that fair heaven, when Fenrir has
this devoured?
_Vafthrudnir_.
47. A daughter shall Alfroedull bear, ere Fenrir shall have swallowed
her. The maid shall ride, when the powers die, on her mother's course.
_Gagnrad_.
48. Much have I journeyed, etc. Who are the maidens that o'er the
ocean travel, wise of spirit, journey?
_Vafthrudnir_.
49. O'er people's dwellings three descend of Moegthrasir's maidens,
the sole Hamingiur who are in the world, although with Joetuns
nurtured.
_Gagnrad_.
50. Much have I journeyed, etc. Which of the AEsir will rule o'er the
gods' possession, when Surt's fire shall be quenched?
_Vafthrudnir_.
51. Vidar and Vali will the gods' holy fanes inhabit, when Surt's
fire shall be quenched. Modi and Magni will Mioellnir possess, and
warfare strive to end.
_Gagnrad_.
52. Much have I journeyed, etc. What of Odin will the life's end be,
when the powers perish?
_Vafthrudnir_.
53. The wolf will the father of men devour; him Vidar will avenge:
he his cold jaws will cleave, in conflict with the wolf.
_Gagnrad_.
54. Much have I journeyed, etc. What said Odin in his son's ear, ere
he on the pile was laid?
_Vafthrudnir_.
55. That no one knoweth, what thou in days of old saidst in thy
son's ear. With dying mouth my ancient saws I have said, and the gods'
destruction.
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