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Idun

or I·thun, I·thunn

[ ee-thoon ]

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.


Idun

/ ˈiːdʊn /

noun

  1. Norse myth the goddess of spring who guarded the apples that kept the gods eternally young; wife of Bragi
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Idun1

< Old Norse Ithunn; perhaps derivative of ith deed, feat
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Example Sentences

Then came the giant Thjasse in the guise of an eagle, seized Idun and flew away with her to his home in Thrymheim.

The asas were ill at ease on account of the disappearance of Idun,—they became gray-haired and old.

But he became frightened, and promised to bring Idun back from Jotunheim if Freyja would lend him the falcon-guise that she had.

Thjasse told Loki that he could not go unless he would promise to bring the Apples of Idun.

Already his mischievous heart was planning how he might steal Idun away.

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