Heimdall
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A Norse god of dawn who guards Asgard and watches the rainbow bridge
- proper noun
- /ˈhaɪmˌdɑl/
- Literature
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Heimdall
Examples
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Heimdall, I know you can see me.
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My King, for deliverance our people sacrifice goats and sheep to Odin and Heimdall.
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At the beginning of the day, Heimdall shines brightly, heralding the dawn.
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In Norse mythology, Heimdall is revered as the guardian of Asgard, vigilant and ready.
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As the god of light, Heimdall ensures the safety of the realm from threats.
Synonyms
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A Norse god who guards Asgard and is the god of dawn and light
has identical meaning but differs in spelling
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A Norse god of dawn and light who watches Asgard and guards the rainbow bridge
is the same figure but without emphasis on vigilance
Surface Forms
Heimdall main
Etymology
Heimdall comes from an old Norse name, and the first part heim- means 'home' or 'world', so one helpful idea is to see him as the guardian of his home. That's why Heimdall is the watchman of Asgard and a figure tied to dawn and light.