Idun
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A Norse goddess who keeps golden apples that make the gods stay young
- proper noun
- Literature
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Idun
- As the goddess of spring, Idun brings life and renewal to the world each year.
Examples
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The god Bragi, husband of Idun, often spoke of her importance among the immortal beings.
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In Norse mythology, Idun is known for her role as the guardian of the apples of eternal youth.
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The goddess Idun personifies spring and immortal youth.
Academic text (2000)
Synonyms
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A Norse goddess of spring and youth who guarded magical apples that kept the gods young
has the same mythological role but is a variant spelling of the name
Surface Forms
Idun main
Etymology
The word Idun comes from the Old Norse name Iðunn, which likely means 'ever young' or 'renewal'. That's why she is the goddess of spring and youth who guards the magic apples that make the gods young.