Slow Havamal: 148

In verse 148, Odin says he knows a third spell for thwarting his enemies, wherein he dulls the edges of their blades.

My commentary comes up short in these lists of magic spells, but it isn’t for lack of interest. The first three spells we hear about are for help in all kinds of worries and legal troubles, for healing, and now for battle. This one works against the metal edges of enemy blades, rendering them so that they can’t penetrate armor, presumably. ( Read more... )