Jotunheim
The giant-world direction, where one root of Yggdrasil reaches the Rime-Giants.
Overview
Jotunheim is not the entire giant-story catalogue here, but the giantward direction in Yggdrasil’s structure. Chapter 15 says one root reaches the place of the Rime-Giants, and Mimir’s Well lies beneath that root. Thor stories and later giant-world conflicts wait for later work.
Key facts
A root reaches the giants
Chapter 15 connects one root of Yggdrasil to the place of the Rime-Giants.
Mimir’s Well lies beneath that root
The same chapter places Mimir’s Well beneath the root that reaches the Rime-Giants.
Relationships
Story appearances
- Yggdrasil and the WorldsGiantward direction
Jotunheim fixes the giantward side of Yggdrasil’s structure.
- Aesir, Vanir and Divine OrderGiant-world background
Jotunheim keeps the kin-lines of Skadi and Gerd visible.
- Thor and the Giant-World TestsGiant-world direction
Jotunheim is the direction of Thrym, the disguise route and giant-world testing.
- Oaths, Treasures and Giant AftershocksGiantward direction
Jotunheim marks the direction in which Idunn is taken from the gods’ centre.
Ancient sources
MythWeave distinguishes ancient-source evidence from later adaptations and modern interpretation.