Muspelheim
Primordial realm of fire at the southern edge of Ginnungagap; its sparks became the sun, moon and stars.
Tradition · NorseNorse World
A note on this entry
Often drawn at the southern/lower edge rather than strictly 'below'; in Gylfaginning the south of Ginnungagap stays clear because of Muspell's flames.
Correspondences
- Number
- 7
- Element
- Fire
Practice
- Magical Uses
- CosmologyWorld workNorse magicJourneying
Nature and meaning
- Translation
Múspellsheimr, 'home of Muspell'; etymology uncertain, perhaps 'world-destroyers'
Details
- Realm
- Primordial realm of fire at the southern edge of Ginnungagap; its sparks became the sun, moon and stars
- Inhabitants
- fire jötnarSurtrsons of Muspell
- Level
- Lower
- Keywords
- FireSouthSurtrDestructionRagnarokSparks
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