Whose world is Midgard?
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The world of humans
It lies in the middle of the nine worlds.
💡 Did you know? The gods surrounded it with a wall to protect it from the giants.
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Which monster encircles the world of humans in the world-sea?
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The Midgard Serpent
It is so long it bites its own tail.
💡 Did you know? Thor is its greatest enemy.
From what did the gods make Midgard?
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From the body of the giant Ymir
From his flesh came the earth.
💡 Did you know? His skull became the vault of the sky.
Which famous name did Midgard inspire?
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Middle-earth
Tolkien borrowed it for his fantasy world.
💡 Did you know? “Middle-earth” is the English form of Midgard.
What were the first two humans called?
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Ask and Embla
Created from two tree trunks on the shore.
💡 Did you know? Odin gave them breath, his brothers mind and senses.
What was the sky above Midgard made from?
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From Ymir's skull
Four dwarves prop up the vault at its corners.
💡 Did you know? They are called North, South, East and West.
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