War of the Gods
War, the very first war of our world,when the treacherous witch was killedThree times burned and three times born,by searing flames was Gullveig torn.
Death, Odin hurled his spear off with great forcedeep into the great Vana-fyrdBattle horns gave up their soundand Asgaard's walls razed to the ground.
The Vanir felt deceived, Hönir was a foolwithout Mímir at his side, Hönir could not ruleIn a fit of violent rage Mímir's blood was shedand to Odin's court they sent Mímir's severed head
Truce, so a brittle and frail peace was forgedand to ensure that the peace remained.Njörd and Frej to Asgaard cameand Hön' and Mim to Vanaheim
Death, see the furious gods wanting blood,Odin knew that a raging warwould not bring them any gainjust leave a black and bitter stain.
Oden tog huvudet och smorde det med örterSom hindrar det från att ruttnaHan kvad sedan trollsånger över detSå att Mimer åter kunde tala till honom
[English translation:]Odin took the head, and anointed it with herbswhich prevents it from rottingHe sang his magic songs over itso that Mimir be able to speak to him
The Vanir felt deceived, Hönir was a foolwithout Mímir at his side, Hönir could not ruleIn a fit of violent rage Mímir's blood was shedand to Odin's court they sent Mímir's severed head