16
One is so near to another that no air can come between them.
17
They are joined one to another; they clasp each other and cannot be separated.
18
Its sneezes flash forth light, and its eyes are like the eyelids of the dawn.
19
From its mouth go flaming torches; sparks of fire leap out.
20
Out of its nostrils comes smoke, as from a boiling pot and burning rushes.
21
Its breath kindles coals, and a flame comes out of its mouth.
22
In its neck abides strength, and terror dances before it.
23
The folds of its flesh cling together; it is firmly cast and immovable.
24
Its heart is as hard as stone, as hard as the lower millstone.
25
When it raises itself up the gods are afraid; at the crashing they are beside themselves.
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Though the sword reaches it, it does not avail, nor does the spear, the dart, or the javelin.