Glaðsheimr Explained

In Norse mythology, Glaðsheimr (Old Norse "bright home"[1]) is a realm in Asgard where Odin's hall of Valhalla is located according to Grímnismál.

Snorri states in Gylfaginning that Glaðsheimr is a meeting hall containing thirteen high seats[2] where the male Æsir hold council, located in Iðavöllr in Asgard, near the hall of Vingólf where the Ásynjur goddesses gathered.

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Notes and References

  1. Orchard (1997:57).
  2. [s:Prose Edda/Gylfaginning|Prose Edda; Gylfaginning]