Ruling their ancestral mountain region

Near the plains of bounteous Ginnistan;[56]

Ere they, on proud coursers prancing,

Scorning danger, sallied forth,

Giants quelling,

Dwarfs compelling,

Towards the granite strong-holds of the North.

Oft with friendly mien the peaceful Vaner

With them sought alliance to cement:

’Twas the Vaner taught the race of Odin