Idun

American  

[ee-thoon] / ˈi ðʊn /

Or Ithun,

noun

Scandinavian Mythology.

1. a goddess, keeper of the apples of youth and wife of Bragi; abducted by the giant Thjazi, from whom she was rescued.

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Idun British  

/ ˈiːdʊn /

noun

1. Norse myth the goddess of spring who guarded the apples that kept the gods eternally young; wife of Bragi

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Etymology

Origin of Idun

< Old Norse Ithunn; perhaps derivative of ith deed, feat

Example Sentences

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Idun

Bruun Idun was the third to be unveiled, on Aug. 25.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 1, 2023

Coyote also helped design a flute and adorned Bruun Idun with traditional cedar and abalone shells.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 1, 2023

Act Det Sgt Idun is a leading expert in family liaison and deployed officers to the suspects' families as well as those of the victims.

From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2018

Once the mountain begins crashing down, Kristian and Idun are on opposite sides of town, each with one of their kids.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 3, 2016

“By his mocking, scornful mien, Soon in Valhal it was seen ’Twas the traitor Loki’s art Which had led Idun apart To gloomy tower And Jotun power.”

From Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas by H. A. (Hélène Adeline) Guerber