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But before we tell you of what Loki did to restore the beauty of Sif's golden hair, we must tell you of the other beings besides the Gods and the Goddesses who were in the world at the time. First, there was the Vanir. When the Gods who were called the Æsir came to the mountain on which they built Asgard, they found other beings there.
"The hair of Sif, my wife," said Thor in surprise. "Yes, the hair I once cut off from Sif's head," said Loki. "Gerriöd was the one who found it when I cast it away. They light their hall with Sif's hair. Oh, yes, they don't need torches where Sif's hair is." "I should like to see it," said Thor. "Then pay Gerriöd a visit," Loki replied.
I have many treasures, I have many jewels, Freyja only is lacking." The guests assembled early in the evening, and ale was carried to the Giants. One ox did Sif's husband eat, and eight salmon, and all the dishes prepared for the women; three casks of mead he drank. Then spoke Thrym, lord of the Giants: "Who ever saw a bride eat so eagerly?
And now whose hair do you wear?" And the wretch laughed wickedly, as he saw the tears welling up in poor Sif's eyes. Then suddenly a great tumult was heard outside. The mountains shook and trembled; and the bottom of the sea seemed moved; and the waves, affrighted and angry, rushed hither and thither in confusion.
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