Urðarbrunnr facts for kids

Urðarbrunnr (say "OOR-thar-broon-ner") is an important place in Norse mythology. Its name means "the Well of Urðr" in Old Norse, which was the language spoken by Vikings long ago. This special well is found deep under the Yggdrasil, also known as the world tree.

Norse mythology is a collection of ancient stories from northern Europe. It tells us about gods, goddesses, and magical creatures.

What is Urðarbrunnr?

Urðarbrunnr is a magical well in the world of Norse myths. It is located at the roots of Yggdrasil, the giant tree that connects all the different worlds. This well is a source of wisdom and fate.

The Gods and the Well

The gods of Asgard, like Odin and Frigg, would often travel to Urðarbrunnr. They used a rainbow bridge called the Bifröst to get there. However, Thor, the god of thunder, did not use the Bifröst. It was believed that his great strength might break the beautiful rainbow bridge.

Once at the well, the gods would hold important meetings. They would decide on many things that affected the worlds. This included laws of nature, powerful magic, matters of love, and even plans for war. The well was a place where important decisions were made about the future of gods and humans.

Images for kids

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  The trio of norns at the well Urðarbrunnr as depicted in Fredrik Sander's 1893 translation of the Poetic Edda. Wood engraving by L. B. Hansen.

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  "The Norns" (1901) by Karl Ehrenberg.

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  A poster for the Norwegian women's magazine Urd by Andreas Bloch and Olaf Krohn.

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  Three norns at Urðarbrunnr (1895) by Lorenz Frølich.

See also

In Spanish: Pozo de Urd para niños