War of the Gods

War The very first war of our world When the treacherous witch was killed 3 times burned, the 3 times born By searing flames was Gullveig torn Death Odin hurled his spear up with great force Deep into the great vana-fyrd Battle horns gave off their sound And Asgard walls razed to the ground The Vanir felt deceived Hænir was a fool Without Mímir at his side, Hænir could not rule In a field of violent rage Mímir's blood was shed And to Odin's court they sent, Mímir's severed head Truce So a brittle and frail peace was forged And to ensure that the peace remained Njordr and Freyr to Asgard came And Hænir and Mim to Vanaheim Death See the furious gods wanting blood And Odin knew that the way to war Would not bring them any gain Just leave a black and bitter stain Odin tog huvudet och smorde det med örter Som hindrar det från att ruttna Han kvad sina trollsånger över det Så att Mimer åter kunde tala till honom The Vanir felt deceived Hænir was a fool Without Mímir at his side, Hænir could not rule In a field of violent rage Mímir's blood was shed And to Odin's court they sent, Mímir's severed head The Vanir felt deceived Hænir was a fool Without Mímir at his side, Hænir could not rule In a field of violent rage Mímir's blood was shed And to Odin's court they sent, Mímir's severed head