Near the fountain, which is under the ash, stands a very beauteous dwelling, out of which go three maidens, named Urd, verdandi, and Skuld.
"The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson"
Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson
Fear not, maiden, verdandi striveth to weave dark threads among the gold, but already do they begin to brighten.
"A Maid at King Alfred’s Court"
Lucy Foster Madison