55. Hither there comes | the son of Hlothyn,
The bright snake gapes | to heaven above;
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Against the serpent | goes Othin's son.

56. In anger smites | the warder of earth,--
Forth from their homes | must all men flee;-
Nine paces fares | the son of Fjorgyn,
And, slain by the serpent, | fearless he sinks.

- Poetic Edda (Voluspo)