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Heimdall

Heimdall

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A character in Marvel stories who guards Asgard's rainbow bridge
  • proper noun
  • /ˈhaɪmˌdɔl/
: Heimdall
  • In the film, Heimdall uses his powers to protect Asgard from invaders.

Examples

  • Also rejoining Thor are his fellow Asgardians, Lady Sif, gatekeeper Heimdall, and Warriors.

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  • Heimdall, the watchman of Asgard, stands guard over the Heimdall.

  • As the guardian of the Bifrost, Heimdall can see anything that happens on Earth.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Heimdall in Marvel takes his name from the old Norse god. Because Heimdall was the guard of the gods in myth, a simple way to remember the Marvel Heimdall is that he is the watchman of the Bifrost who protects Asgard.