Asgard

American

[ahs-gahrd, as-] / ˈɑs gɑrd, ˈæs- /

noun

Scandinavian Mythology.

the home of the Aesir and location of Valhalla and the palaces of the individual gods: connected with the earth by the rainbow bridge, Bifrost.

Asgard British

/ ˈæsɡɑːd, ˈæsɡɑːθ /

noun

Norse myth the dwelling place of the principal gods, the Aesir

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Etymology

Origin of Asgard

< Old Norse Āsgarthr, equivalent to ās god (cognate with Old English ōs ) + garthr yard; see garth

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"It's the least realistic part of simulator golf," accepts Asgard.

From BBC ● Mar. 21, 2026

Baker's team studies the genomes of Asgard archaea to identify new branches of the group and better understand how these microbes generate energy.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 20, 2026

In this study, researchers significantly expanded the known genetic diversity of Asgard archaea.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 20, 2026

And one memorable musical sequence - featuring the fictional band Old Gods of Asgard - became one of the most-talked about gaming moments of the year.

From BBC ● Dec. 30, 2023

“Olympus is the home of the gods in Greek mythology, and Asgard is the home of the gods in Norse mythology.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

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