The Vala’s Prophecy
Project Gutenberg EPUB3 edition
Guerber, H. A. (Hélène Adeline)
Till wrapt in flames, in ruin hurl’d,
Sinks the fabric of the world.”
Descent of Odin (Gray).
Odin having learned the decrees of Orlog (fate), which he knew could not be set aside, now remounted his steed, and sadly wended his way back to Asgard, thinking of the time, not far distant, when his beloved son would no more be seen in the heavenly abodes, and when the light of his presence would have vanished for ever.
Loki and Hodur
C. G. Qvarnström
On entering Glads-heim, however, Odin was somewhat reassured by the intelligence, promptly conveyed to him by Frigga, that all things under the sun had promised that they would not harm Balder, and feeling convinced that if nothing would slay their beloved son he must surely continue to gladden gods and men with his presence, he cast care aside and resigned himself to the pleasures of the festive board.