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Yggdrasil

Yggdrasil

9.9
A very large tree in Norse myths that connects nine worlds
  • noun
  • /ˈɪɡdrəsɪl/
  • Literature
: Yggdrasil
  • In Norse legends, Yggdrasil stands at the center of the cosmos, linking all the realms.

Examples

  • The ancient Norse believed in Yggdrasil as the world tree.

  • In mythology, Yggdrasil connects all nine realms.

  • Many modern fantasy stories draw inspiration from the myth of Yggdrasil.

  • The roots of Yggdrasil are said to reach into heaven, earth, and the underworld.

  • In Norse legends, Yggdrasil stands at the center of the cosmos, linking all the realms.

  • The roots of Yggdrasil are said to reach into heaven, earth, and the underworld.

  • In mythology, Yggdrasil connects all nine realms.

Synonyms

Ygdrasil
vsYggdrasil
  • Literature
9.9

A huge sacred ash tree that connects the sky, the earth and the world below

is the same mythic tree but spelled differently

Surface Forms

Yggdrasil singular
Yggdrasils plural

Etymology

The word Yggdrasil comes from old Norse parts Yggr meaning 'Odin' or 'terrible' and drasill meaning 'horse' or 'steed'. A helpful way to remember it is to imagine the tree as 'Odin's horse' that carries the nine worlds, which fits the idea of a single mighty tree holding the heavens, earth, and underworld.