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Midgard: The World of Humans in Norse Mythology Image Credit : Pinterest An Introduction to Norse Mythology and Midgard Norse mythology is a complex system of beliefs and stories that originated in Scandinavia during the Viking Age. It is a rich tapestry of gods, goddesses, monsters, and heroes that still captivates people today. At its core, Norse mythology is an attempt to explain the world around us – how it was created, why things happen the way they do, and what happens when we die. Midgard, which means “middle-earth” in Old Norse, is the world of humans. According to Norse mythology, it was created by Odin and his brothers Vili and Ve from the body of a giant named Ymir. Midgard is surrounded by Jotunheim (the land of giants) to the east, Svartalfheim (the land of dwarves) to the north-east, Alfheim (the land of elves) to the south-east, and Asgard