²⁵ The “home” is the world of men, the “howes-of-the-home,” hence “graves.” (Bugge’s emendation). Óthin gathers wisdom from the dead. See “Hávamál,” St. 157, Note 87.

²⁶ “Sib,” “kin,” Thór’s wife. See “Lokasenna,” Sts. 53-54.

²⁷ A much debated passage.