Sæmundr Sigfússon

“ Tell me, Alvis!—for all men's concerns I presume thee, dwarf, to know—how the earth is called, which lies before the sons of men, in every world.
Alvis.
11. Jord among men 'tis called, but with the Æsir fold; the Vanir call it vega, the Jotuns igrœn, the Alfar groandi, the powers supreme aur.
Vingthor.
12. Tell me, Alvis, etc. how the heaven is called, which is perceptible in every world.
Alvis.
13. Himinn 'tis called by men; but hlyrnir with the gods; vindofni the Vanir call it, uppheimr the Jotuns, the Alfar fagraræfr, the dwarfs driupansal. ”

“ Among the gods I the sole giver am.
Alvis.
5. What man is this, who lays claim to power over that fair, bright maiden? For far-reaching shafts few will know thee. Who has decked thee with bracelets? ”