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Heimdall: see Asgard Asgard (ăs`gärd), in Norse mythology, home of the gods, also known as Aesir. ..... Click the link for more information. . HeimdallIn Norse mythology, the watchman of the gods. Called the shining god, he was noted for his white skin, and he dwelt at the entrance to Asgard and guarded the rainbow bridge that connected it with earth. Endowed with extraordinary vision and hearing, Heimdall carried a horn that could be heard throughout heaven and earth; with it he would one day announce Ragnarok, the end of the world, and on that day he and his enemy Loki would kill each other. Heimdall god of dawn and protector of rainbow bridge, Bifrost. [Norse Myth.: Leach, 488] See : Dawn Heimdall guardian of Bifrost; distinguished for acute vision and hearing. [Norse Myth.: Leach, 488] See : Guardianship How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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