[28]. “Fifth answer me well, | if wise thou art called,

If thou knowest it, Vafthruthnir, now:

What giant first | was fashioned of old,

And the eldest of Ymir’s kin?”

Vafthruthnir spake:

[29]. “Winters unmeasured | ere earth was made

Was the birth of Bergelmir;

Thruthgelmir’s son | was the giant strong,

And Aurgelmir’s grandson of old.”

Othin spake: