Thjalfi
Americannoun
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In the first race Hugi ran so fast away from Thjalfi that on his returning to the starting-place he met him not far from it.
From Folk-Lore and Legends; Scandinavian by Various
Thjalfi was unexcelled by any man as a runner, and he carried Thor's bag, but in the forest they could find nothing eatable to put in it.
From Folk-Lore and Legends; Scandinavian by Various
When Thjalfi contended with Hugi in running, Hugi was my thought, and it was not possible for Thjalfi to excel that in swiftness.
From Folk-Lore and Legends; Scandinavian by Various
Hugi, with whom Thjalfi contended in running, was Thought, and it was impossible for Thjalfi to keep pace with that.
From The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson by Saemund Sigfusson
Thjalfi said that in running he would compete with any one.
From Folk-Lore and Legends; Scandinavian by Various
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