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Norse Mythology 6 – Yggdrasil & Norns

Yggdrasil

In Norse mythology, Yggdrasil (“The Terrible One’s Horse”), also called the World Tree, is the giant ash tree that links and shelters all the worlds.
Beneath the three roots the realms of Asgard, Jotunheim, and Niflheim are located.
Three wells lie at its base: the Well of Wisdom (MĂ­misbrunnr), guarded by Mimir; the Well of Fate [...]