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Midgard

MIHD-gahd
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In Norse mythology, the realm of humans — the "middle world" positioned between the realm of the gods and the realm of the dead.
"In Norse myth, Midgard is connected to Asgard by the rainbow bridge Bifrost."

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In plain EnglishThe human world in Norse mythology, sitting between the realm of the gods and the realm of the dead.

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In Norse myth, _____ is connected to Asgard by the rainbow bridge Bifrost.

Etymology

From Old Norse Midgardr, literally "middle enclosure" or "middle yard" — the world of mortals, midway between the heavens and the underworld.

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