Entity: AZGARD
Asgard is the mythical realm in Norse mythology that serves as the heavenly dwelling of the Norse gods, the Aesir, and slain war heroes.
AZGARD
Etymology
Asgard is borrowed from Old Norse Ásgarðr.
Definition
Asgard is the home of the Aesir and location of Valhalla and the palaces of the individual gods, connected with the earth by the rainbow bridge, Bifrost.
Historical Context
In Norse mythology, Asgard is the heavenly dwelling of the Norse gods (the Aesir) and slain war heroes.
Cultural Significance
Asgard holds a significant place in Norse mythology as the realm where the gods reside and where Valhalla, the great hall of fallen warriors, is located.
Related Concepts
In its widest meaning, Asgard refers to the world in Yggdrasil's upper branches where the Aesir live.
See Also
Asgard is the home of the Aesir and location of Valhalla and the palaces of the individual gods, connected with the earth by the rainbow bridge, Bifrost.