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She then goes on to relate a creation myth ; the world was empty until the sons of Burr lifted the earth out of the sea.

The Æsir then established order in the cosmos by finding places for the sun, the moon and the stars, thereby starting the cycle of day and night.

A golden age ensued where the Æsir had plenty of gold and happily constructed temples and made tools.

But then three mighty giant maidens came from Jötunheimr and the golden age came to an end.

The Æsir then created the dwarves, of whom Mótsognir and Durinn are the mightiest.