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Dictionary of Phrase and Fable—B

Best Things

(The Eight ), according to Scandinavian mythology:

(1) The ash Yggdrasil is the best of trees;

(2) Skidbladnir, of ships;

(3) Odin, of the Æsir';

(4) Sleipnir, of steeds;

(5) Bifrost, of bridges;

(6) Bragi, of bards;

(7) Habrok, of hawks

(8) Garm, of hounds.

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
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