The Poetic Edda on Eldir

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• attestation: Eldir is characterized by greatness in the verse.

  "The Lokasenna is found only in Regius, where it follows the Hymiskvitha; Snorri quotes four lines of it, grouped together as a single stanza.

The poem is one of the most vigorous of the entire collection, and"

• attribution: Eldir delivers a speech in the verse.

  "1. "Speak now, Eldir, | for not one step Farther shalt thou fare; What ale-talk here | do they have within, The sons of the glorious gods?"

Eldir spake:"

• attestation: The stanza references wealth or gifts involving Eldir.

  "3. "In shall I go | into Ægir's hall, For the feast I fain would see; Bale and hatred | I bring to the gods, And their mead with venom I mix."

Eldir spake:"