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Ithunn

Ithunn

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A Norse goddess of spring and youth who guarded magical apples that kept the gods young
  • proper noun
  • Literature
: Ithunn
  • According to the legend, Ithunn kept the magical apples that granted the gods their youth.

Examples

  • In Norse mythology, Ithunn is known for her role as the goddess of spring.

  • The theft of Ithunn's apples caused great concern among the gods.

  • In many poems, Ithunn is praised for her role in preserving the vitality of Asgard's deities.

  • Ithunn guarded the magical apples that granted the gods eternal youth.

  • According to Norse mythology, Ithunn is the goddess who protects the apples that give the gods eternal youth.

  • In many tales, Ithunn is revered for her vital role in maintaining the life force of the deities in Asgard.

  • The importance of Ithunn was highlighted when her apples were stolen, leading to unrest among the gods.

Synonyms

Idun
vsIthunn
  • Literature
1 9.9

A Norse goddess who keeps golden apples that make the gods stay young

is the same goddess but spelled with a different traditional form

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Ithunn comes from the Old Norse name Iðunn, which is thought to mean 'ever young' or 'new life'. She is the goddess who guards the magical apples that keep the gods young, so the name matches her role of spring and renewal.