The Poetic Edda on Fitjung
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relationship: The stanza references a son of Fitjung.
"76. Among Fitjung's sons | saw I well-stocked folds,— Now bear they the beggar's staff; Wealth is as swift | as a winking eye, Of friends the falsest it is."
attestation: Fitjung is characterized by age in the verse.
"76. Among Fitjung's sons | saw I well-stocked folds,— Now bear they the beggar's staff; Wealth is as swift | as a winking eye, Of friends the falsest it is."
attestation: Fitjung is characterized by swiftness in the verse.
"76. Among Fitjung's sons | saw I well-stocked folds,— Now bear they the beggar's staff; Wealth is as swift | as a winking eye, Of friends the falsest it is."
attestation: The stanza references wealth or gifts involving Fitjung.
"76. Among Fitjung's sons | saw I well-stocked folds,— Now bear they the beggar's staff; Wealth is as swift | as a winking eye, Of friends the falsest it is."
attestation: The stanza references rulership or authority involving Fitjung.
"76. Among Fitjung's sons | saw I well-stocked folds,— Now bear they the beggar's staff; Wealth is as swift | as a winking eye, Of friends the falsest it is."
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- attestation: Fitjung ('the Nourisher') is a name mentioned in the Hovamol notes
"Fitjung ("the Nourisher")"