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Gladsheim

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[glahts-heym] / ˈglɑts heɪm /

noun

Scandinavian Mythology.
  1. the golden palace of Odin, of which Valhalla was a part.


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Even when he sits at the feasts of the gods in his golden palace, Gladsheim, or with the heroes in Valhalla, he eats nothing.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

The shadow was in Asgard, too —had walked through Frigga's hall and seated itself upon the threshold of Gladsheim.

From Types of Children's Literature by Barnes, Walter

Gladsheim the fifth is named, there the golden-bright Valhall stands spacious, there Hropt selects each day those men who die by weapons.

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

In the center was the palace Gladsheim, of pure gold, within whose precious hall there were set golden thrones for all the gods.

From Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 4 by Sylvester, Charles Herbert

The glory of Gladsheim was its wondrous hall, radiant with gold, the most lovely room that time has ever seen.

From Myths That Every Child Should Know A Selection Of The Classic Myths Of All Times For Young People by Ostertag, Blanche

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