Midgard
The middle enclosure made from Ymir’s brows as the dwelling of humankind.
Overview
Midgard is made in chapter 7 from Ymir’s brows and is explicitly prepared for humankind. The name is not a modern geographical Earth; in the creation story it gives human dwelling a place within the order made from a giant body.
Key facts
Made from Ymir’s brows
Chapter 7 says the brothers make Midgard in the middle of the world from Ymir’s brows.
Made for humankind
The same chapter explicitly says Midgard is made for the sons of men.
Relationships
- Jormungandrencircles
Jormungandr grows in the deep sea until he encircles all lands and bites his own tail.
- Creation of the Worldscreates Midgard
The brothers make Midgard for humankind from Ymir’s brows.
- Alvisgives a human name for earth
In an answer, Alvis places a human name beside those of other groups; this is a display of diction within the poem.
Story appearances
- Yggdrasil and the WorldsHuman dwelling
Midgard is made from Ymir’s brows and becomes the middle dwelling for humankind.
- Alvissmol: Suit, Questions, and DaybreakFigure or scene marker in Alvissmol
The middle enclosure made from Ymir’s brows as the dwelling of humankind.
Ancient sources
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