Asgard (Comics)

Asgard is a fictional dimension in the Marvel Comics' universe based on the Asgard of Norse mythology and is home to six different races. Asgard features prominently in tales of Thor.

The nine worlds

Asgard

Asgard is the home of the Asgardians.

Valhalla

Main article: Valhalla
Valhalla is the realm of the honored dead.

Vanaheim

Main article: Vanaheim
Vanaheim is the home of the Vanir who is the sister race of the Asgardians.

Alfheim

Main article: Alfheim
Alfheim is the home of the Light Elves.

Nidavellir

Main article: Nidavellir
Nidavellir is the home of the Dwarves.

Midgard

Main article: Earth
Midgard is more commonly known as Earth and is the home of the Humans.

Jotunheim

Main article: Jotunheim
Jotunheim is the home of the Giants.

Svartalfheim

Main article: Svartalfheim
Svartalfheim is the home of the Dark Elves.

Hel

Main article: Hel
Hel is the realm of the dead who is neither honored nor dishonored. It is ruled by Hela

Niffleheim

Main article: Niffleheim
Niffleheim is the realm of the dishonored dead.

Muspelheim

Main article: Muspelheim
Muspelheim is the home of the Demons. It was ruled by Surtur before he disappeared.

The six races

Asgardians

Main article: Asgardians
The Asgardians live in Asgard and are the most human-looking and powerful of the races but are not, unlike the other races, believed to be native to Asgard.

Known Asgardians

Giants

Main article: Giants
The Giants live in Jotunheim.

Known giants

Dwarves

Main article: Dwarves
The Dwarves live in Nidavellir.

Elves

Main article: Elves
The Light Elves live in Alfheim and the Dark Elves live in Svartalfheim.

Trolls

Main article: Trolls
The Trolls live in scattered settlements throughout Asgard, Vanaheim, Svartalfheim, and Jotunheim.

Known trolls

Demons

Main article: Demons
The Demons live in Muspelheim.

Known demons

References

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