The Book of Spooks

The 9 realms of Norse Mythology

You might be familiar with this if you're a Marvel fan like me. There are nine realms in Norse Mythology, they are called Niflheim, Muspelheim, Asgard, Midgard, Jotunheim, Vanaheim, Alfheim, Svartalfheim, Helheim. The nine worlds in Norse mythology are held in the branches and roots of the world tree Yggdrasil. These realms are the home of different kinds of beings, such as Asgard the home of the gods and goddesses, or Jotumheim the home of the giants. 

The first two realms, Niflheim and Muspelheim were created out of Ginnungagap. The rest of the realms were created out of Ymir's body by Odin and his two brothers during the creation of the world. 

Niflheim: The Realm of Fog and Mist (the darkest and coldest region of all the realms according to Norse Mythology)

 Muspelheim: The Land of Fire (It is a burning hot place, filled with lava, flames, sparks, and soot.)

Asgard: Home of the Gods (It's the home of the gods and goddesses. Odin is the ruler of Asgard.)

Midgard: Home of the Humans (middle earth" is located in the middle of the world, below Asgard. Midgard and Asgard are connected by Bifrost, the Rainbow Bridge.)

Jotunheim: Home of the Giants (Jotunheim consists mostly of rocks, wilderness, and dense forests, and it lies in the snowy regions on the outermost shores of the ocean.)

Vanaheim: Home of the Vanir ( is the home of the Vanir gods. The Vanir gods is an old branch of gods. The Vanir are masters of sorcery and magic.)

Alfheim: Home of the Light Elves ( The light elves are beautiful creatures. They are considered the "guardian angels" The god Freyr is the ruler of Alfheim. )

Svartalfheim: Home of the Dwarves (The dwarves live under the rocks, in caves, and underground. Hreidmar was the king of Svartalfheim until he was killed)

Helhime: Home of the Dishonorable Dead (Hel is where all the dishonorable dead, murderers, and those the gods and goddesses feel are not brave enough to go to Valhalla or Folkvangr. Helheim is ruled over by Hel (the daughter of Loki), Helheim is a very grim and cold place.)

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