"Veðrfölnir and eagle In Norse mythology, Veðrfölnir (Old Norse ""storm pale,"" ""wind bleached"", or ""wind-witherer"") is a hawk sitting between the eyes of an unnamed eagle that is perched on top of the world tree Yggdrasil. ""Veðrfölnir"" is sometimes modernly anglicized as Vedrfolnir, Vedfolnir or Vethrfolnir. The unnamed eagle is attested in both the ""Poetic Edda"", compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources, and the ""Prose Edda"", written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson, while Veðrfölnir is solely attested in the ""Prose Edda"". In both the ""Poetic Edda"" and the ""Prose Edda"", the squirrel Ratatoskr carries messages"
"Yggdrasil Yggdrasil (; from Old Norse , pronounced ) is an immense mythical tree that connects the nine worlds in Norse cosmology. Yggdrasil is attested in the ""Poetic Edda"", compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources, and the ""Prose Edda"", written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson. In both sources, Yggdrasil is an immense ash tree that is center to the cosmos and considered very holy. The gods go to Yggdrasil daily to assemble at their things, traditional governing assemblies. The branches of Yggdrasil extend far into the heavens, and the tree is supported by three roots"
"(wood relief carving, 1938) on the Oslo City Hall by Dagfin Werenskjold; and the bronze relief on the doors of the Swedish Museum of National Antiquities (around 1950) by B. Marklund in Stockholm, Sweden. Poems mentioning Yggdrasil include ""Vårdträdet"" by Viktor Rydberg and ""Yggdrasill"" by J. Linke. Yggdrasil Yggdrasil (; from Old Norse , pronounced ) is an immense mythical tree that connects the nine worlds in Norse cosmology. Yggdrasil is attested in the ""Poetic Edda"", compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources, and the ""Prose Edda"", written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson. In both sources,"
"the name ""Yggdrasil"", the potential relation to the trees Mímameiðr and Læraðr, and the sacred tree at Uppsala. The world tree is also represented in the mythologies and folklore of North Asia and Siberia. In the mythology of the Samoyeds, the world tree connects different realities (underworld, this world, upper world) together. In their mythology the world tree is also the symbol of Mother Earth who is said to give the Samoyed shaman his drum and also help him travel from one world to another. The symbol of the world tree is also common in Tengrism, an ancient religion of"
"that it actually is the subject of most of these verses. Many Eurasian cultures and faiths also feature eagles quite prominently. In Hellenistic religion, the golden eagle is the signature bird of the god Zeus, a connection most notable in the myth of Ganymede, where the god adopted the form of a golden eagle to kidnap the boy, as well as the eagle-like daimon Aetos Dios. At least a few sources also associate it with Helios. In Norse mythology, the golden eagle sits atop Yggdrasil, the great ash tree that runs through the universe. A squirrel, Ratsatosk, carries messages and"
"of the three roots of Yggdrasill. It is sometimes believed that the roots are trapping the beast from the world. This root is placed over Niflheimr and Níðhǫggr gnaws it from beneath. The same source also says that ""[t]he squirrel called Ratatoskr runs up and down the length of the Ash, bearing envious words between the eagle and Nídhǫggr [the snake]."" In the ""Skáldskaparmál"" section of the ""Prose Edda"" Snorri specifies Níðhǫggr as a serpent in a list of names of such creatures: Snorri's knowledge of Níðhǫggr seems to come from two of the Eddic poems: ""Grímnismál"" and ""Völuspá"". Later"
"The world tree, with its branches reaching up into the sky, and roots deep into the earth, can be seen to dwell in three worlds - a link between heaven, the earth, and the underworld, uniting above and below. This great tree acts as an Axis mundi, supporting or holding up the cosmos, and providing a link between the heavens, earth, and underworld. In European mythology, the best-known example is the tree Yggdrasil from Norse mythology. Numerous popular stories throughout the world reflect a firmly-rooted belief in an intimate connection between a human being and a tree, plant or flower."
"carving of Yggdrasil the Red Skull pushes to reveal the Tesseract in the Marvel film . In 2018 Philippine TV Series Victor Magtanggol, Nidhogg is a type of serpent with small arms and bat like wings. He is Loki's pet, adviser, messenger and right hand which tell him what to do and how to help him defeat his enemies. Níðhöggr In Norse mythology, Níðhöggr (""Malice Striker"", traditionally also spelled Níðhǫggr, often anglicized Nidhogg) is a dragon/serpent who gnaws at a root of the world tree, Yggdrasil. In historical Viking society, níð was a term for a social stigma implying the"
"""Grímnismál"": Under the name Léraðr, it also appears in Snorri Sturluson's ""Gylfaginning"": According to John Lindow, the first reason to identify Lærad with Yggdrasill is ""Lærad's location at Odin's hall, which would be at the center of the cosmos"". Another argument is that many animals dwell in or around Yggdrasill, such as an eagle, the squirrel Ratatoskr, four stags, many snakes and the dragon Níðhöggr. Snorri also wrote that Hvergelmir was located under Yggdrasill (""Gylfaginning"", , ). Læraðr Læraðr is a tree in Norse mythology, often identified with Yggdrasill. It stands at the top of the Valhöll. Two animals, the"
"noting that it is normally encountered by travelers from worlds that worship the Norse mythoi, but travelers from other Prime Material worlds can encounter the tree. It is a long-standing conduit from the Outer Planes to alternate prime worlds that was created by a group of deities and worshippers in the Prime Material plane. Yggdrasil is the ""World Ash"" that links several outer planes to the Prime Material plane, in the Norse mythos. It runs from Gladsheim, home of most of the Norse mythos, to Nifflheim, the center layer of the three Glooms of Hades and the dwelling place of"
"journey across the sky. A different cosmic tree is Yggdrasil, the World tree of Norse mythology, on which Odin hung. Different again is the barnacle tree, believed in the Middle Ages to have barnacles that opened to reveal geese, a story which may perhaps have started from an observation of goose barnacles growing on driftwood. Greek mythology mentions many plants and flowers, where for example the lotus tree bears a fruit that causes a pleasant drowsiness, while moly is a magic herb mentioned by Homer in the ""Odyssey"" with a black root and white blossoms. The mandrake is hallucinogenic and"
"or 12,900 BP, after which the sea level rose. This culture reached China (Szechuan), then India and the Middle East. Finally the Finno-Ugric strand of this diffusion spread through Russia to Finland where the Norse myth of Yggdrasil took root. The Borjgali () is an ancient Georgian tree of life symbol. In Germanic paganism, trees played (and, in the form of reconstructive Heathenry and Germanic Neopaganism, continue to play) a prominent role, appearing in various aspects of surviving texts and possibly in the name of gods. The tree of life appears in Norse religion as ""Yggdrasil"", the world tree, a"
"dragon or serpent. In Norse mythology, the cosmic tree Yggdrasil is tended by the three Norns while the dragon Nidhogg gnaws at its roots. In Greek mythology, the tree of the golden apples in the Garden of the Hesperides is tended by the three Hesperides and guarded by the hundred-headed dragon Ladon. In Indo-Iranian texts, there is a mythical tree dripping with Soma, the immortal drink of the gods and, in later Pahlavi sources, a malicious lizard is said to lurk at the bottom of it. Proto-Indo-European mythology </noinclude> Proto-Indo-European mythology is the body of myths and stories associated with"
"Læraðr Læraðr is a tree in Norse mythology, often identified with Yggdrasill. It stands at the top of the Valhöll. Two animals, the goat Heiðrún and the hart Eikþyrnir, graze its foliage. The meaning of Læraðr / Léraðr is unclear. One of the meanings of ""læ"" is ""harm"", ""betrayal"". A possible translation of Læraðr could therefore be ""arranger of betrayal"", which would relate to Yggdrasill as the place of Odin's self-sacrifice. Another reading is sometimes suggested, *hléradr, whose first component means ""shelter"" and which could thus be rendered as ""giver of protection"". Læraðr is mentioned in two stanzas of the"
"primordial Niflheimr and the punishing Niflhel are ""equally dreadful"" places; it is not clear whether they are identical or distinct. Norse cosmology The cosmology of Norse mythology has ""nine homeworlds"" or ""nine realms"", unified by the world tree Yggdrasil. Mapping the nine worlds escapes precision because the ""Poetic Edda"" often alludes vaguely. The Norse creation myth tells how everything came into existence in the gap between fire and ice, and how the gods shaped the homeworld of humans. A cosmic ash tree, Yggdrasil, lies at the center of the Norse cosmos. Three roots drink the waters of the homeworlds, one"
"According to Rudolf Simek, ""the squirrel probably only represents an embellishing detail to the mythological picture of the world-ash in ""Grímnismál"". Hilda Ellis Davidson, describing the world tree, states the squirrel is said to gnaw at it—furthering a continual destruction and re-growth cycle, and posits the tree symbolizes ever-changing existence. John Lindow points out that Yggdrasil is described as rotting on one side and as being chewed on by four harts and Níðhöggr, and that, according to the account in ""Gylfaginning"", it also bears verbal hostility in the fauna it supports. Lindow adds that ""in the sagas, a person who"
"Dáinn, Dvalinn, Duneyrr and Duraþrór In Norse mythology, four stags or harts (male red deer) eat among the branches of the World Tree Yggdrasill. According to the Poetic Edda, the stags crane their necks upward to chomp at the branches. Their names are given as Dáinn, Dvalinn, Duneyrr and Duraþrór. An amount of speculation exists regarding the deer and their potential symbolic value. The poem ""Grímnismál"", a part of the Poetic Edda, is the only extant piece of Old Norse poetry to mention the stags. 1967 W. H. Auden & P. B. Taylor in The Elder Edda The second line"
"that extend far away into other locations; one to the well Urðarbrunnr in the heavens, one to the spring Hvergelmir, and another to the well Mímisbrunnr. Creatures live within Yggdrasil, including the dragon Níðhöggr, an unnamed eagle, and the stags Dáinn, Dvalinn, Duneyrr and Duraþrór. Conflicting scholarly theories have been proposed about the etymology of the name """", the possibility that the tree is of another species than ash, its connection to the many sacred trees and groves in Germanic paganism and mythology, and the fate of Yggdrasil during the events of Ragnarök. The generally accepted meaning of Old Norse"
"left. The large animal and smaller human figures seem to rush by a tree, which could be the mighty ash Yggdrasil, a massive tree central to nine worlds in Norse mythology. Some scholars have suggested that what is shown is the Christianization of the region Härjedalen. However, today the dominant theory, given the radiocarbon dating of the tapestries, is that Ragnarök, a series of events foretold to occur in Norse mythology, is being depicted. Research has established that the figures are made of plant dyed wool, which is interwoven with the linen with a special technique. Today, these unique tapestries"
"in ""Skáldskaparmál"", Snorri includes Níðhǫggr in a list of various terms and names for swords. The poem ""Grímnismál"" identifies a number of beings which live in Yggdrasill. The tree suffers great hardship from all the creatures which live on it. The poem identifies Níðhǫggr as tearing at the tree from beneath and also mentions Ratatoskr as carrying messages between Níðhǫggr and the eagle who lives at the top of the tree. Snorri Sturluson often quotes Grímnismál and clearly used it as his source for this information. The poem ""Völuspá"" mentions Níðhöggr/Níðhǫggr twice. The first instance is in its description of"
"between the unnamed eagle and Nidhöggr, the wyrm that resides below the world tree. Scholars have proposed theories about the implications of the birds. In the ""Poetic Edda"" poem ""Grímnismál"", the god Odin (disguised as ""Grimnir"") says that: The eagle is again attested in chapter 16 of the ""Prose Edda"" book ""Gylfaginning"", yet here with the company of Veðrfölnir. In the chapter, Gangleri (described as king Gylfi in disguise) asks the enthroned figure of High what other notable facts there are to know about Yggdrasil. High responds (""Veðrfölnir"" is here anglicized as ""Vedrfolnir""): John Lindow points out that Snorri does"
"Norse cosmology The cosmology of Norse mythology has ""nine homeworlds"" or ""nine realms"", unified by the world tree Yggdrasil. Mapping the nine worlds escapes precision because the ""Poetic Edda"" often alludes vaguely. The Norse creation myth tells how everything came into existence in the gap between fire and ice, and how the gods shaped the homeworld of humans. A cosmic ash tree, Yggdrasil, lies at the center of the Norse cosmos. Three roots drink the waters of the homeworlds, one in the homeworld of the gods, the Æsir, Asgard, one in the homeworld of the humans, Midgard, and one in"
"Mímameiðr In Norse mythology, Mímameiðr (Old Norse ""Mimi's tree"") is a tree whose branches stretch over every land, is unharmed by fire or metal, bears fruit that assists pregnant women, and upon whose highest bough roosts the cock Víðópnir. Mímameiðr is solely attested in the Old Norse poem ""Fjölsvinnsmál"". Due to parallels between descriptions of the two, scholars theorize that ""Mímameiðr"" may be another name for the world tree Yggdrasil, and also Hoddmímis holt, a wood within which Líf and Lífthrasir are foretold to take refuge during the events of Ragnarök. ""Mímameiðr"" is sometimes modernly anglicized as Mimameid or Mimameith."
"child but if the tree fails to thrive, the health of the child is considered at risk. When it flowers it is time for marriage. Gifts are left at the tree periodically and when the individual dies, their spirit is believed to live on in the tree. Trees have their roots in the ground and their trunk and branches extended towards the sky. This concept is found in many of the world's religions as a tree which links the underworld and the earth and holds up the heavens. In Norse mythology, Yggdrasil is a central cosmic tree whose roots and"
"and magic regeneration, or the ability to double jump. Levels must be repeated multiple times both to find the treasures and to gain enough experience to defeat tougher enemies in later levels. To explain the Norse mythology present in the game, as the game progresses players unlock dictionary entries which can be accessed through the extras section of the game's menu. The game follows the Norse god Thor as he travels through Midgard and Asgard on a quest to restore balance to the world. The three Norns charged with keeping the world tree Yggdrasil – Urd, Skuld, and Verdandi –"
"whose son Bor married a giantess named Bestla. Some of the features of this myth, such as the cow Audumbla, are of unclear provenance; Snorri does not specify where he obtained these details as he did for other parts of the myths, and it may be that these were his own personal inventions. ""Völuspá"" portrays Yggdrasil as a giant ash tree. ""Grímnismál"" claims that the deities meet beneath Yggdrasil daily to pass judgement. It also claims that a serpent gnaws at its roots while a deer grazes from its higher branches; a squirrel runs between the two animals, exchanging messages."
"to the well of Wyrd in Asgard. Though Midgard is not physically connected to Yggdrasil, it is said that the Earth's axis is in alignment with the tree. In the limited series """", Thor and the Warriors Three are sent to retrieve golden apples from the branches of the tree. Odin once hung himself from the tree for nine days and nights as a sacrifice to gain knowledge of the runes. Thor repeated this action during Ragnarök. Later Amora the Enchantress attempt to destroy the tree in an effort to free the body of Skurge the Executioner from its roots,"
"orange color. They are on average taller than the Asgardians but shorter than giants, around seven feet (2.1 meters) tall, although some trolls are considerably taller. Trolls tend to be extremely strong, stronger than the average Asgardian, dwarf or elf and on par with giants. Trolls like Ulik rival Thor in strength. Yggdrasil; the world tree is an immense ash tree that is central to the Asgardian dimension. The tree is supported by three roots that extended far into the other worlds; one to the spring of Hvergelmir in Niflheim, one to the well of Mimir in Jotunheim, and another"
"Andy Orchard, Rudolf Simek) or ""bore-tooth"" (John Lindow). In the ""Poetic Edda"" poem ""Grímnismál"", the god Odin (disguised as ""Grímnir"") says that Ratatoskr runs up and down Yggdrasil bringing messages between the eagle perched atop it and Níðhöggr below it: Ratatoskr is described in the ""Prose Edda""s ""Gylfaginning"" chapter 16, in which High states that An eagle sits at the top of the ash, and it has knowledge of many things. Between its eyes sits the hawk called Vedrfolnir [...]. The squirrel called Ratatosk [...] runs up and down the ash. He tells slanderous gossip, provoking the eagle and Nidhogg."
"Níðhöggr In Norse mythology, Níðhöggr (""Malice Striker"", traditionally also spelled Níðhǫggr, often anglicized Nidhogg) is a dragon/serpent who gnaws at a root of the world tree, Yggdrasil. In historical Viking society, níð was a term for a social stigma implying the loss of honor and the status of a villain. Thus, its name might refer to its role as a horrific monster or in its action of chewing the corpses of the inhabitants of Náströnd: those guilty of murder, adultery, and oath-breaking, which Norse society considered among the worst possible crimes. In the standardized Old Norse orthography, the name is"
"lies beneath the roots of the great ash tree Yggdrasil, who's branches and roots touch all nine realms of existence: Midgard (Earth), Vanaheimr, Asgard, Jotunheimr, Alfheimr, Nidavellir, Svartalfar, Niflheim, Muspelheim, and Hel. According to legend, Nidhoggr gnaws at the roots of Yggdrasil and will one day chew through them all, toppling the world tree and bringing about Ragnarok: the end of everything. Once again we have a serpent figure who seeks to start the end of the world. On the opposite end of the spectrum we have Hati and Skoll, the twin sons of Fenrir (or Fenris). When their father"
"each side. This is consistent with stanza 35 of Grímnismál, which mentions only one hart: It has been suggested that this original stag is identical with Eikþyrnir, mentioned earlier in Grímnismál. Dáinn, Dvalinn, Duneyrr and Duraþrór In Norse mythology, four stags or harts (male red deer) eat among the branches of the World Tree Yggdrasill. According to the Poetic Edda, the stags crane their necks upward to chomp at the branches. Their names are given as Dáinn, Dvalinn, Duneyrr and Duraþrór. An amount of speculation exists regarding the deer and their potential symbolic value. The poem ""Grímnismál"", a part of"
"Huginn and Muninn In Norse mythology, Huginn (from Old Norse ""thought"") and Muninn (Old Norse ""memory"" or ""mind"") are a pair of ravens that fly all over the world, Midgard, and bring information to the god Odin. Huginn and Muninn are attested in the ""Poetic Edda"", compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources: the ""Prose Edda"" and ""Heimskringla"", written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson; in the ""Third Grammatical Treatise"", compiled in the 13th century by Óláfr Þórðarson; and in the poetry of skalds. The names of the ravens are sometimes modernly anglicized as Hugin and Munin."