Jotunheim
the outer world, or realm of giants; Utgard.
Origin of Jotunheim
1- Also Jo·tunn·heim, Jö·tun·heim, Jö·tunn·heim [yœ-toon-heym]. /ˈyœ tʊnˌheɪm/.
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How to use Jotunheim in a sentence
Know me to be of women lewdest, if with thee I drive to Jotunheim.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre SturlesonThe rocks were shivered, the earth was in a blaze; Odin's son drove to Jotunheim.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre SturlesonThat age was called the golden age, until it was lost by the coming of those women from Jotunheim.
The Younger Edda | SnorreBut he became frightened, and promised to bring Idun back from Jotunheim if Freyja would lend him the falcon-guise that she had.
The Younger Edda | SnorreOdin rode on his horse Sleipner to Jotunheim, and came to the giant whose name is Hrungner.
The Younger Edda | Snorre
British Dictionary definitions for Jotunheim
Jotunnheim
/ (ˈjɔːtʊnˌheɪm) /
Norse myth the home of the giants in the northeast of Asgard
Origin of Jotunheim
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