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Wednesday, May 28, 2008

The Nine worlds

* Ásgarðr, world of the Æsir.
* Vanaheimr, world of the Vanir.
* Miðgarðr, world of humans.
* Muspell, world of the primordial element of fire.
* Niflheimr, world of the primordial element of ice.
* Hel, underworld, world of the dead.
* Álfheimr, world of the Álfar (elves).
* Svartálfaheimr or Nidavellir, world of the Dvergar (Norse dwarves).
* Jötunheimr, world of the Jötnar (giants).

(another reference had english translation)

Yggdrasil - The home cosmic 'Tree of Life' that binds the universe together



Asgard - The home to the Gods and Goddesses of the Aesir
Alfheim - The realm where the Light Elves dwell
Vanaheim - The home to the Gods and Goddesses of the Vanir
Midgard - The home of the mankind
Jotunheim - The realm where the Giants dwell
Muspellheim - The world of primal fire where the Muspilli Fire Giants dwell
Niflheim - The "world of mists" and primal ice
SvartAlfheim - The realm where the Black Elves / Dwarfs dwell
Hel - The land of the dead, ruled by the goddess Hella.

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