Muspellheim
Pantheon: Norse Mythology

Muspellheim or Muspell ("home of desolation") is the land of fire located south of Gunninga-Gap. The land opposite to Muspellheim is Niflheim. Whose heat made the ice in Niflheim melt and created the first living beings. The celestial bodies were made from its sparks which flew out into space. Muspell is ruled by the fire giant Surt, whose wife is Sinmore.

At the final battle of Ragnarok Surt will set the World Tree Yggdrasil on fire and kill the unarmed god Freyr.

Also known as: Muspell


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