Asgard (comics)

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

Giants

Main article: Giants

The Giants live in Jotunheim.

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

External links

  • Marvel Directory (http://www.marveldirectory.com) - Asgard (http://www.marveldirectory.com/otherdimensions/asgard.htm)
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