Does the battle-tamer feed,
The famous Herjafödr (father of hosts of Odin);
But by wine only
The weapon-famous
Odin always lives.”
[380]. Some under-king, or host-kings, probably from Norway.
[381]. The belief in men having the power to change their shape is common in Africa to this day. See Ashangoland.
[382]. See hereditary dignity, p. [491].
[383]. See a house or room. Vol II., p. [259].
[384]. Meaning that the skin was torn.