in Norse mythology the world tree a giant ash supporting the universe.one of its roots extend in to niflheim, the underworld; another into jotunheim, land of the giants; and the into asgard, home of the norse gods and goddess. at it base were three wells: urdarbrunnr{well of fate}, from which the tree was watered by the norns{the fates};hvergelmir {roaring kettle}, in dwelt nidhogg, the monster that gnawed at the tree's roots; and (Mimir's Well), source of wisdom, for the waters of which sacrificed an eye. After (Doomsday), the world tree, though badly shaken, was to be the source of new life.
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