nine realms

Yggdrasil's connected worlds

The nine realms are the interconnected worlds of Norse mythology, linked by the cosmic tree Yggdrasil.

They include Asgard (home of the gods), Midgard (Earth, home of humans), Jotunheim (realm of giants), and six others housing various beings—elves, dwarves, and the dead.

The concept has been popularized through Marvel's Thor films, where characters travel between realms: The nine realms are in chaos.

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