52. Much have I journeyed, etc. What of Odin will the life's end be, when the powers perish?
Vafthrûdnir.
53. The wolf will the father of men devour; him Vidar will avenge: he his cold jaws will cleave, in conflict with the wolf.
Gagnrâd.
54. Much have I journeyed, etc. What said Odin in his son's ear, ere he on the pile was laid?
Vafthrûdnir.
55. That no one knoweth, what thou in days of old saidst in thy son's ear. With dying mouth my ancient saws I have said, and the gods' destruction. With Odin I have contended in wise utterances: of men thou ever art the wisest!
THE LAY OF GRIMNIR.
The subject is wholly mythological.