Vigrid

[ vee-grid ]

noun

, Scandinavian Mythology.

1. the field on which the last battle between the gods and their enemies is destined to be fought at the time of Ragnarok.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Vigrid¹

< Old Norse Vīgrīthr, equivalent to vīg battle + -rīthr, derivative of rītha to ride

Example Sentences

Vigrid the plain is called where in fight shall meet Surt and the gentle Gods; a hundred rasts it is on every side.

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Then they direct their course to the battlefield called Vigrid.

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But they, disregarding its fall, direct their course to the battle field called Vigrid.

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The sons of Muspel direct their course to the plain which is called Vigrid.

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