Midgard is the realm of human beings in Norse mythology. The Old Norse word garðr literally means an enclosure (yard), and miðr (middle) refers to its position as a circle with both an interior ocean, and an outer ocean beyond which there lies the dangerous world outside this safe yard, the útgarðr.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original definition at https://www.worldhistory.org/Midgard/.
Join the Conversation
- Why do you think the Norse saw Midgard as a safe place?
- Do you think Thor is a better protector of humans than Odin?
- What does the Midgard Serpent make you think about the world?
Is there anything you'd like to ask me about this definition? Ask away — and if you spot something that should be covered, that's useful to know too.