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

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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

The men are part of a 26-member crew who were onboard a cargo ship called MT Heroic Idun.

From BBC ● Dec. 22, 2022

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

Loke entices Idun from the secure grounds of Asgard, and treacherously delivers her to the powers of frost; Gulveig, as we shall see, plays Freyja into the hands of the giants.

From Teutonic Mythology, Vol. 1 of 3 Gods and Goddesses of the Northland by Ph.D.

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