Yggdrasill

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Official Name

Yggdrasill

Aliases

Yggdrasil, World Tree,
Celestial Axis

Origin

Universe

Earth-616

Origin

The giant ash tree supporting the Nine Worlds.

First appearance

Journey into Mystery #97
(October, 1963)

History

Yggdrasill, the world tree, is a giant ash supporting the Nine Worlds. Each root of the tree connects to a different realm such as Asgard, Jotunheim, Muspelheim, Alfheim, Vanaheim, Nidavellir, Svartalfheim, Niffleheim. The root also connects to the earthly realm of Midgard.

At its base were three wells: Urdarbrunnr (Well of Fate), from which the tree was watered by the Norns (the Fates); Hvergelmir (Roaring Kettle), in which dwelt Nidhogg, the monster that gnawed at the tree’s roots; and Mímisbrunnr (Mimir’s Well), source of wisdom, for the waters of which Odin sacrificed an eye. After Ragnarök, the world tree, though badly shaken, was to be the source of new life.

Alternate realities

Larval Earth (Earth-8311)

Larval Earth's counterpart for Yggdrasil is Hygga-Dygga. While important for the dogs of Arfgard, Hygga-Dygga has a much more mundane use.

Marvel Cinematic Universe

In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Yggdrasil is adapted as a constellation linking the Nine Realms through a cosmic channel. Thor insists that humans are unaware of the cosmos despite glimpses of the tree's branches appearing through the Hubble telescope's images. Yggdrasil first appeared in the 2011 film Thor and is mentioned by the Red Skull in Captain America: The First Avenger.

Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes (Animated Series) Universe

Yggdrasil is seen when Loki uses the Norn Stones to link all the Nine Realms which includes Earth. Their is also a Tree in Odin's throne room representing the tree and allowed Loki access to the mystical energy of the universe.

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See Also

• 21 Appearances of Yggdrasill
• 1 Images featuring Yggdrasill
• Item Gallery: Yggdrasill
• Fan-Art Gallery: Yggdrasill

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