The Old Norse poem Rígsthula preserves an ancient myth about the origins of humanity through the divine inspiration of the god Heimdall, also known as Ríg. This new English translation, with full notes and commentary, brings this myth to new life, and invites readers to reflect on the human condition-then, and now. For every new copy of this edition that is purchased, The Troth will donate one copy for outreach to prisons and the military.