Thjalfi
Americannoun
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The king admitted that skill in running was something very good, but he thought Thjalfi must exert himself to the utmost to win in the contest.
From Folk-Lore and Legends; Scandinavian by Various
Thjalfi was of all men the swiftest of foot.
From The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson by Saemund Sigfusson
They accordingly ran a third time, but Hugi had already reached the goal before Thjalfi had got half way.
From The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson by Saemund Sigfusson
At length they came to the shore of a wide and deep sea which Thor, with Loki, Thjalfi, and Röska passed over.
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
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