Answer
The phrases “On kin of Cain was the killing avenged by sovran God for slaughtered Abel” and “Of Cain awoke all that woful breed, Etins and elves and evil spirits” both contain biblical allusions. Explanation: In the context of various religions, Cain and Abel are recognized as the first two sons of Adam and Eve. Cain was the firstborn, a farmer, while Abel, the second born, was a shepherd. God preferred Abel’s sacrifices over Cain’s, leading Cain to succumb to jealousy and ultimately murder his brother Abel.
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