The Poetic Edda on Nithavellir
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attestation: The stanza describes warfare or combat involving Nithavellir, Sindri.
"37. Northward a hall | in Nithavellir Of gold there rose | for Sindri's race; And in Okolnir | another stood, Where the giant Brimir | his beer-hall had."
attestation: Nithavellir is associated with the location Okolnir.
"37. Northward a hall | in Nithavellir Of gold there rose | for Sindri's race; And in Okolnir | another stood, Where the giant Brimir | his beer-hall had."
attestation: Nithavellir is characterized by age in the verse.
"37. Northward a hall | in Nithavellir Of gold there rose | for Sindri's race; And in Okolnir | another stood, Where the giant Brimir | his beer-hall had."
attestation: The stanza references wealth or gifts involving Nithavellir.
"37. Northward a hall | in Nithavellir Of gold there rose | for Sindri's race; And in Okolnir | another stood, Where the giant Brimir | his beer-hall had."