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Place

Well of Urd

The holy well beneath one root of Yggdrasil, where Norns determine lives and gods assemble.

Norse Lichen iron editorial illustration of Well of Urd for the atlas detail view.
MythWeave AI-generated editorial illustration, Norse portrait v1 full approved batch

Overview

The Well of Urd lies beneath the heavenly root of Yggdrasil in chapter 15. The gods hold assembly there, and the Norns come from the hall by the well to determine human lives. Chapter 16 adds that the Norns tend Yggdrasil with water and clay from the well, making it a place of fate and maintenance.

Key facts

Well beneath the heavenly root

Chapter 15 places the Well of Urd beneath the root that reaches the gods.

Norns come from beside the well

The same chapter says Urdr, Verdandi and Skuld come from the hall by the well and determine lives.

Relationships

  • Yggdrasillies beneath a root

    The Well of Urd lies beneath Yggdrasil’s root toward the gods.

  • Nornsdwell by the well

    The Norns dwell in the hall beside the Well of Urd.

Story appearances

  • Yggdrasil and the WorldsWell of fate and assembly

    The Well of Urd connects divine assembly, the Norns and the tending of Yggdrasil.

Ancient sources

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