The Viking Age. Volume 1 (of 2) / The early history, manners, and customs of the ancestors of the English-speaking nations

by Paul B. Du Chaillu

Very large staves,

Very strong staves,

Which the mighty wise one drew,

And the high powers made,

And the Hropt of the gods (Odin) carved.

Odin (carved runes) among the Asar;[^[132]]

Dain with the Alfar;

Dvalin with the Dvergar;

Alsvid (the All-wise)

With the Jötnar;