Asgard (comics)
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Asgard is a fictional dimension in the Marvel Comics' universe based on the Asgard of Norse mythology and is home to six different races. Asgard features prominently in tales of Thor.
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The nine worlds
Asgard
Asgard is the home of the Asgardians.
Valhalla
- Main article: Valhalla
Valhalla is the realm of the honored dead.
Vanaheim
- Main article: Vanaheim
Vanaheim is the home of the Vanir who is the sister race of the Asgardians.
Alfheim
- Main article: Alfheim
Alfheim is the home of the Light Elves.
Nidavellir
- Main article: Nidavellir
Nidavellir is the home of the Dwarves.
Midgard
- Main article: Earth
Midgard is more commonly known as Earth and is the home of the Humans.
Jotunheim
- Main article: Jotunheim
Jotunheim is the home of the Giants.
Svartalfheim
- Main article: Svartalfheim
Svartalfheim is the home of the Dark Elves.
Hel
- Main article: Hel
Hel is the realm of the dead who is neither honored nor dishonored. It is ruled by Hela
Niffleheim
- Main article: Niffleheim
Niffleheim is the realm of the dishonored dead.
Muspelheim
- Main article: Muspelheim
Muspelheim is the home of the Demons. It was ruled by Surtur before he disappeared.
The six races
Asgardians
- Main article: Asgardians
The Asgardians live in Asgard and are the most human-looking and powerful of the races but are not, unlike the other races, believed to be native to Asgard.
Known Asgardians
- Amora (the Enchantress)
- Balder
- Fandral
- Frigga
- Frey
- Heimdall
- Hela
- Hermod
- Hoder
- Hogun
- Idunn
- Loki
- Lorelei
- Odin
- Skurge (the Executioner)
- Sigyn
- Sif
- Thor
- Tyr
- Valkyrie
- Vidar
- Volla
- Volstagg
Giants
- Main article: Giants
Known giants
Dwarves
- Main article: Dwarves
The Dwarves live in Nidavellir.
Elves
- Main article: Elves
The Light Elves live in Alfheim and the Dark Elves live in Svartalfheim.
Trolls
- Main article: Trolls
The Trolls live in scattered settlements throughout Asgard, Vanaheim, Svartalfheim, and Jotunheim.
Known trolls
Demons
- Main article: Demons
The Demons live in Muspelheim.
Known demons
References
- Journey into Mystery #85 (Marvel Comics, October 1962)
- Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe: Deluxe Edition (Marvel Comics)
- #1: Abomination to Bartoc's Brigade (August 1985): Asgard
External links
- Marvel Directory (http://www.marveldirectory.com) - Asgard (http://www.marveldirectory.com/otherdimensions/asgard.htm)