yggdrasil
word
Definition
In Norse mythology, Yggdrasil is the immense sacred tree that connects the nine worlds and is considered the center of the universe.
Usage & Nuances
Almost always used in reference to Norse mythology, fantasy, games, or literature. Proper noun, rarely pluralized. Sometimes used metaphorically to refer to a central, life-giving connection or network.
Spanish: Yggdrasil (árbol mítico nórdico)Portuguese (BR): Yggdrasil (árvore mítica nórdica)Portuguese (PT): Yggdrasil (árvore mítica nórdica)Chinese (Simplified): 世界树（北欧神话）Chinese (Traditional): 世界樹（北歐神話）Hindi: इग्ड्रासिल (नॉर्स पौराणिक विश्व वृक्ष)Arabic: يغدراسيل (شجرة أسطورية نوردية)Bengali: ইগড্রাসিলRussian: ИггдрасильJapanese: ユグドラシルVietnamese: YggdrasilKorean: 이그드라실Turkish: YggdrasilUrdu: یگدراسیلIndonesian: Yggdrasil
Example Sentences
Yggdrasil is an important symbol in Norse mythology.
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Many stories tell about Yggdrasil and its magic.
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The gods live near Yggdrasil in old legends.
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Some video games use Yggdrasil as a world tree or map hub.
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In literature, Yggdrasil sometimes represents the cycle of life and death.
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People often reference Yggdrasil when talking about Norse fantasy worlds.
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