Midgard: The Middle Realm of Norse Mythology

Midgard, the “middle realm” of Norse mythology, is the world of humankind — created from the body of the giant Ymir and encircled by the serpent Jormungandr. Positioned at the heart of Yggdrasil, the great World Tree, Midgard stands as both sanctuary and battlefield where gods, giants, and mortals meet. From the first humans, Ask and Embla, to Midgard’s fiery destruction at Ragnarok, its story reveals the Norse vision of life, death, and renewal.