Creation from Ginnungagap
Norse myth begins with the void of Ginnungagap, bounded by the fiery realm of Muspelheim to the south and icy Niflheim to the north. When frost met heat, the giant Ymir was formed, from whose slain body Odin and his brothers forged Midgard and the sky dome.
The Chief Deities of Asgard
Odin Allfather
Ruler of Asgard & WisdomGave an eye at Mímir's well for cosmic wisdom. Hanged himself on Yggdrasil for nine nights to unlock runic magic.
Thor
Protector & ThunderWielder of the hammer Mjölnir, defender of Midgard and Asgard against the frost giants (Jötnar).
Freya
Love, Beauty & Seidr MagicLeader of the Vanir, mistress of magic, claiming half of all slain warriors for her field Fólkvangr.
Loki
Trickster & ShapeshifterCatalyst for endless mythic trials, father of Fenrir, Jörmungandr, and Hel, and orchestrator of Baldur's demise.
Spatial Structure of Nine Realms
In our Interactive Mythology Atlas, the Nine Realms (Asgard, Alfheim, Niðavellir, Midgard, Jotunheim, Vanaheim, Niflheim, Muspelheim, and Helheim) are mapped as interconnected dimensional nodes supported by the roots of the World Ash Yggdrasil.