Asgard

proper nounattested in dialogue

//ˈæsˌɡɑɹd//
//ˈæzˌɡɑɹd//
//ˈɑsˌɡɑɹd//
//ˈɑzˌɡɑɹd//

The realm of the Æsir gods.

proper noun

1
The realm of the Æsir gods.
The gods built themselves castles in Asgard, and halls that shone with gold. It is recorded that there were twelve such heavenly palaces, but the poems differ from each other in describing them.
So, for instance, when the giant Hrungnir became tediously drunk and boastful, it was Freyja who, of all the Æsir in Asgard, was bold enough to keep serving him drink, but equally it was she whom he threatened to take away with him.
2
A mountain on Baffin Island, Canada.

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂ems- Proto-Indo-European *-us Proto-Indo-European *h₂émsus Proto-Germanic *ansuz Proto-Norse *ᚨᛊᚢᛉ (*asuʀ) Old Norse áss Proto-Indo-European *gʰerdʰ- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *gʰórdʰos Proto-Germanic *gardaz Old Norse garðr Old Norse Ásgarðrlbor. English Asgard Learned borrowing from Old Norse Ásgarðr. Agartha may be a corruption of this.

as · To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.Asa · The third king of Judah mentioned in the Books of Kings who…ascend · To move upward, to fly, to soar.

Asgard · The realm of the Æsir gods.

ash · The solid remains of a fire.Ash · The Egyptian god of oases.ashamed · Feeling shame or guilt.

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