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Prose Edda - Anderson Trans.
Brage's Talk
Brage's Talk: Chapter
1
Æger's Journey To Asgard
1. A man by name Æger, or Hler, who dwelt on the island of Hler's Isle,
was well skilled in the black art. He made a journey to Asgard. But the
asas knew of his coming and gave him a friendly reception; but they also
made use of many sorts of delusions. In the evening, when the feast began,
Odin had swords brought into the hall, and they were so bright that it glistened
from them so that there was no need of any other light while they sat drinking.
Then went the asas to their feast, and the twelve asas who were appointed
judges seated themselves in their high-seats. These are their names: Thor,
Njord, Frey, Tyr, Heimdal, Brage, Vidar, Vale, Uller, Honer, Forsete, Loke.
The asynjes (goddesses) also were with them: Frigg, Freyja, Gefjun, Idun,
Gerd, Sigyn, Fulla, Nanna. Æger thought all that he saw looked very grand.
The panels of the walls were all covered with beautiful shields. The mead
was very strong, and they drank deep. Next to Æger sat Brage, and they talked
much together over their drink. Brage spoke to Æger of many things that
had happened to the asas.
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