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      • In the Norse creation myth, Niflheim is crucial for the formation of the world. The icy mists of this realm interact with the heat of Muspelheim, leading to the emergence of Ymir, the first being, and the eventual creation of the cosmos. Niflheim’s cold is necessary for the cycle of life and death, as it complements the heat of Muspelheim.
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      Niflheim – World of Ice and Mist – Viking Times

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    Oct 16, 2024 · Niflheim plays a pivotal role in Norse creation myths, particularly in the tale of the creation of the world from the body of the primordial giant Ymir. According to the myths, Niflheim was one of the first realms to exist, filled with ice and mist, while Muspelheim was ablaze with fire.

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    Nov 9, 2020 · The world of Niflheim was the primordial realm of ice and mist on the northern edge of Ginnungagap. Its water had combined with the heat of Muspelheim, the world of fire, in the creation of Midgard and the other worlds.

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    Oct 5, 2022 · Niflheim in Norse mythology was the hell-like destination for people who died without honor, most people, but it was also a key part of the Norse cycle of life. In Norse cosmology, the universe was made up of nine distinct realms.

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    Dec 28, 2022 · What is Niflheim in Norse Mythology? In Norse mythology, Niflheim was the freezing, dark, and misty world of the dead, ruled over by the goddess Hel. Niflheim and Muspelheim originate from Ginnungagap (the “yawning void” or “gaping abyss”).