asgard

ˈæskɑːrd

Definitions

1. noun

In Norse mythology, the realm of the gods, especially the home of the Aesir gods; the sky or heavens.

“The Vikings believed that Odin rode across the sky on his horse, passing over Asgard.”

2. proper noun

A term used in fiction, such as J.R.R. Tolkien’s works, to refer to a fantasy world or realm of gods.

“In the world of Middle-earth, Asgard was a place of great beauty and magic.”

Synonyms

  • paradise
  • realm

Antonyms

  • hell
  • inferno