Bifrost

Norse mythology

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In Norse mythology, Bifrost is the rainbow bridge that connects Asgard, the realm of the gods, to Midgard, the world of humans. It is guarded by the god Heimdall, who possesses keen senses and a horn, Gjallarhorn, that he will sound to warn the gods of approaching enemies during Ragnarök, the end of the world. Heimdall and the trickster god Loki are fated to kill each other during Ragnarök. The bridge is described as a vibrant, shimmering rainbow.12

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Asgard
…earth only by the bridge Bifrost (the rainbow).
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…earth only by the bridge Bifrost (the rainbow).
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Heimdall
…to Asgard, where he guarded Bifrost, the rainbow bridge. He required less sleep than a bird, could see 100 leagues, and could hear grass growing in the meadows and wool growing on sheep. Heimdall kept the “ringing” horn, Gjallarhorn, which could be heard throughout heaven, earth, and the lower world;…
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…to Asgard, where he guarded Bifrost, the rainbow bridge. He required less sleep than a bird, could see 100 leagues, and could hear grass growing in the meadows and wool growing on sheep. Heimdall kept the “ringing” horn, Gjallarhorn, which could be heard throughout heaven, earth, and the lower world;…
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