At the very heart of Norse cosmology stands Yggdrasil, the colossal world tree whose branches and roots bind together the nine realms. Imbued with magic, the tree supports worlds like Asgard (realm of the gods), Midgard (the human domain), and Helheim (land of the dead), while creatures such as the dragon Níðhöggr, the eagle perched atop, and the mischievous squirrel Ratatoskr inhabit its form. Gods venture to Yggdrasil daily for counsel, and the three Norns—Urðr, Verðandi, and Skuld—tend its roots as keepers of fate . The tree’s vitality is threatened by creatures gnawing at its roots, symbolizing the world’s vulnerability and the cyclical nature of existence. Yet Yggdrasil endures, embodying cosmic resilience and the fragile balance of all creation.
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