"There is that place called Himinbjorg;¹ it is at Asgard's edge by the bridge-
head where Bifrost joins heaven. The God Heimdall lives there. He is also
known as Hallinskidhi and Goldtooth, for he has teeth of gold. He is also
called the white God, and he is great and holy.  Nine sisters gave birth
to Him. He is the warder of the Gods, and sits there at the end of heaven to
guard the bridge from the cliff giants. He needs less sleep than a bird, and
can see a hundred leagues in front of Him as well by night as by day.  His
hearing is so keen He can hear the grass growing on the Earth, and the wool on
sheep, and everything that makes more noise.  He has the trumpet called Gjoll,
and its blast can be heard over all the worlds. 
   "Himinbjorg is said to be     the name of Heimdall's house;
    There the warder of the Gods    glad in His gracious home
    Drinks the good mead..."

¹Mount or Cliffs of Heaven