Alfheim

[alv-heym]

noun Scandinavian Mythology.

the domain of elves.

Origin of Alfheim

< Old Norse Alfheimr, equivalent to alf- (stem of alfr) elf + heimr world, home

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Historical Examples of alfheim

In spite of the cloud that hung over Asgard all was fair and peaceful in Alfheim.
The Heroes of Asgard
Annie Keary
The road from Alfheim to Svartheim is not as long as you would be apt to imagine.
The Heroes of Asgard
Annie Keary
Alfheim the gods to Frey gave in days of yore for a tooth-gift.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson
Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson
So Frey went out, leaving the sir in their trouble, and came to his own lovely home, Alfheim.
Asgard Stories
Mary H. Foster and Mabel H. Cummings