Ginnungagap

American  

[gin-oong-gah-gahp] / ˈgɪn uŋ gɑˈgɑp /

noun

Scandinavian Mythology.

1. a primordial void, filled with mists, existing between Niflheim and Muspelheim.

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Etymology

Origin of Ginnungagap

From Old Norse, perhaps literally, magical gap

Example Sentences

The brothers were trapped forever in Ginnungagap, the vast gap between the fire and the mist.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman

The rivers of the mist world flowed into the void, which was called Ginnungagap, the “yawning gap.”

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman

Ve and Vili and Odin looked at each other and spoke of what was needful to do, there in the void of Ginnungagap.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman

That part of Ginnungagap," added Jafnhar, "that lies towards the north was thus filled with heavy masses of gelid vapour and ice, whilst everywhere within were whirlwinds and fleeting mists.

From The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson by Saemund Sigfusson

Thus," continued Thridi, "whilst freezing cold and gathering gloom proceeded from Niflheim, that part of Ginnungagap looking towards Muspellheim was filled with glowing radiancy, the intervening space remaining calm and light as wind-still air.

From The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson by Saemund Sigfusson