Jotunheim
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Jötunheimr (or Jotunheim) is the land of the giants in the Norse mythology. Two kinds of giants (or Jotuns) live in Jötunheimr, rock giants and frost giants. From here they can attack the humans in Midgard and the gods in Asgard. Jotunheim is ruled by King Thrym.
Jotunheimen is a large mountain range in Norway. It is named after Jötunheimr. Its highest peak, Galdhøpiggen (2469 metres) is the highest mountain in Scandinavia.
Norse Mythology | |
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Gods and Goddesses | Odin - Frigg - Freyja - Thor - Loki - Tyr - Vidar - Sif - Móði and Magni - Thrud - Ull - Baldur - Heimdall - Jord |
Locations | Asgard - Midgard - Niflheim - Hel - Valhalla - Jotunheim - Muspelheim - Bifröst - Yggdrasil - Niðavellir |
Races and groups | Æsir - Vanir - Giants - Dwarves - Valkyrie - Norns |
Other | Jörmungandr - Fenrir - Hel - Ragnarök - Hugin and Munin - Mjolnir - Runestones |