scandinavian mythology
Preserved but no longer current.
It is said to be situated in the centre of the universe, and accessible only by the rainbow-bridge (Bifrosf). It contained many regions and mansions, such as Gladsheim and Valhalla. Ash Tree, or Tree of the Universe. See YGGDRASIL.
Era: ca. 1898 (Victorian)
Sources & notes
Reproduced from Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (1898 edition, public domain; archive.org, retrieved 2026-07-31; OCR text, minor errors possible). Reflects the scholarship and attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “scandinavian mythology” mean?
It is said to be situated in the centre of the universe, and accessible only by the rainbow-bridge (Bifrosf). It contained many regions and mansions, such as Gladsheim and Valhalla. Ash Tree, or Tree of the Universe. See YGGDRASIL.
Is “scandinavian mythology” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.