Norse Mythology

Norse Cosmology

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List of Norse Cosmological Concepts

  • Yggdrasil

    The mighty ash tree that held up the Nine Realms in Norse mythology

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  • Nine Realms

    The nine Norse worlds that rested on Yggdrasil, the world tree

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  • Valhalla

    “Hall of the Slain,” home of the Norse gods and resting place of fallen warriors.

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  • Ginnungagap

    The “Yawning Void” existing between the elemental Norse realms of fire and ice.

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  • Hlidskjalf

    Odin’s majestic throne, offering a complete view of the nine Norse Realms

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  • Bifrost

    The shimmering rainbow bridge connecting the Norse realms of Asgard and Midgard.

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  • Fólkvangr

    Norse goddess Freya’s domain, where half of all who died in battle spent the afterlife.

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The Nine Realms