Heimdall

[ heym-dahl ]

noun

, Scandinavian Mythology.

1. the god of dawn and light.

Heimdall

/ ˈheɪmˌdɑːl; ˈheɪmˌdɑːlə /

noun

1. Norse myth the god of light and the dawn, and the guardian of the rainbow bridge Bifrost

Word History and Origins

Origin of Heimdall¹

< Old Norse Heimdallr, equivalent to heim ( r ) home, world + dallr, perhaps cognate with Old English deall bold, renowned

Example Sentences

I was quite specifically talking about the comparison between playing Heimdall on one day, and playing Mandela on the next.

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I have a great relationship with the Marvel team, and the character of Heimdall.

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She knows that Heimdall's horn is hidden under the heaven-bright holy tree.

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Loud blows Heimdall, his horn is raised; Odin speaks with Mim's head.

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In the Rigsmal we are informed how Heimdall, under the name of Rig, became the progenitor of the three orders of mankind.

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Heimdall and Loki came face to face, and each slew the other.

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Heimdall was not permitted to marry, lest any care for wife or children might interrupt his unceasing watchfulness.

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