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Bifrost

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In Norse mythology, the Bifröst (also Bilröst) is a fiery rainbow bridge linking Midgard (the world of men) and Asgard (the realm of the gods). The bridge is mentioned as...

Bifrost

Oliver C

In Norse mythology, the Bifröst (also Bilröst) is a fiery rainbow bridge linking Midgard (the world of men) and Asgard...

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Helheim

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Helheim is known as the realm of death and is located in the deepest, darkest and gloomy part of Niflheim, one of the nine worlds of Yggdrasil, in Norse mythology.It...

Helheim

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Helheim is known as the realm of death and is located in the deepest, darkest and gloomy part of Niflheim,...

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Svartalfheim

Svartalfheim

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In Norse mythology, Svartalfheim is the realm of the Dark Elves (Svartalfar), as opposed to the Light Elves residing in Alfheim. It is sometimes confused with Nidavellir, realm of the...

Svartalfheim

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In Norse mythology, Svartalfheim is the realm of the Dark Elves (Svartalfar), as opposed to the Light Elves residing in...

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Alfheim

Alfheim

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In Norse mythology, Álfheim ("world of the Elves", "land of the Elves" in Old Norse), Alfheim, Ljösalfheim, or even Lightalfheim designates two distinct places: one of the nine worlds or...

Alfheim

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In Norse mythology, Álfheim ("world of the Elves", "land of the Elves" in Old Norse), Alfheim, Ljösalfheim, or even Lightalfheim...

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Muspellheim

Muspellheim

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Muspelheim, also called Muspel (from Old Norse Múspellsheimr and Múspell, respectively), is the realm of fire in Norse mythology. It is the home of the Fire Giants, of whom Surt...

Muspellheim

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Muspelheim, also called Muspel (from Old Norse Múspellsheimr and Múspell, respectively), is the realm of fire in Norse mythology. It...

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Niflheim

Niflheim

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Niflheim - also called Niflheimr, Neiflheim, Niflheimur, Nibelheim or Nebelheim ("world of mist" or "world of darkness") - is an icy world in Norse mythology. It is located in the...

Niflheim

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Niflheim - also called Niflheimr, Neiflheim, Niflheimur, Nibelheim or Nebelheim ("world of mist" or "world of darkness") - is an...

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Jotunheim

Jotunheim

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Jötunheim is the world of the giants (of two types: Rock and Ice, collectively called jötnar, singular jötunn) in Norse mythology. From there they threaten the humans of Midgard and...

Jotunheim

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Jötunheim is the world of the giants (of two types: Rock and Ice, collectively called jötnar, singular jötunn) in Norse...

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vanaheim

Vanaheim

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Vanaheim or Vanaheimr is the home of the Vanir, one of the two god clans in Norse mythology apart from the Aesir. The name appears in Snorri Sturluson's saga of...

Vanaheim

Oliver C

Vanaheim or Vanaheimr is the home of the Vanir, one of the two god clans in Norse mythology apart from...

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Asgard | Norse Mythology

Oliver C

In Norse mythology, Asgard (from Old Norse Ásgarðr, 'enclosure of the Aesir') is the realm of the Aesir, ruled by Odin and his wife Frigg. Within Asgard, Valhalla is located.It...

Asgard | Norse Mythology

Oliver C

In Norse mythology, Asgard (from Old Norse Ásgarðr, 'enclosure of the Aesir') is the realm of the Aesir, ruled by...

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