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ODIN.
Mysteries divine and rare
I’ve often seen, I’ve often known,
And now am bent to make my own
All from mortals I can learn.
Mysteries divine and rare
I’ve often seen, I’ve often known,
And now am bent to make my own
All from mortals I can learn.
FRIGGA.
Safe may’st thou go, and safe return,
And, for each Goddess, may thy life
Be safe from ev’ry mortal strife.
Let prudence on thy steps attend,
And wisdom with her shield defend:
Thus doubly guarded, Chief! advance
Thro’ fate’s elaborate mystic dance.
Safe may’st thou go, and safe return,
And, for each Goddess, may thy life
Be safe from ev’ry mortal strife.
Let prudence on thy steps attend,
And wisdom with her shield defend:
Thus doubly guarded, Chief! advance
Thro’ fate’s elaborate mystic dance.
With light’ning speed the hero fled,
Fearless of what the Goddess said,
His secret purpose to fulfil
Of finding out the giant’s skill.
Strait to the spacious hall he prefs’d,
Fearless of what the Goddess said,
His secret purpose to fulfil
Of finding out the giant’s skill.
Strait to the spacious hall he prefs’d,
