Originally posted by draxx_tOfU
is asgard a dimension unto itself?or is the dimension where asgard is, also include muspelheim, nifelheim, the realm of the frost giants, yadi-yadi-ya...
if so, did odin also create those places?
Asgard is a dimension in the Marvel Comics' universe based on the Asgard of Norse mythology and is home to six different races. In the comic books, Asgard is an asteroid-like world suspended in a "Sea of Space", and gravity radiates from somewhere underneath this asteroid. The top of this "asteroid" is flat like a table. Asgrad is made up of nine worlds each with a different race occupaying it.
The nine worlds
Asgard
Asgard is the home of the Asgardians.
Valhalla
Valhalla is a realm of Asgard. It is also known as the land of the honored dead.
Vanaheim
Vanaheim is the home of the Vanir who is the sister race of the Asgardians.
Alfheim
Alfheim is the home of the Light Elves.
Nidavellir
Nidavellir is the home of the Dwarves.
Midgard
Midgard is more commonly known as Earth and is the home of the Humans.
Jotunheim
Jotunheim is the home of the Giants.
Svartalfheim
Svartalfheim is the home of the Dark Elves.
Hel
Hel is the realm of the dead who are neither honored nor dishonored. It is ruled by Hela.
Niffleheim
Niffleheim is the realm of the dishonored dead.
Muspelheim
Muspelheim is the home of the Demons. It was ruled by Surtur before he disappeared.
The six races
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
* Amora (the Enchantress)
* Balder
* Fandral
* Frigga
* Frey
* Heimdall
* Hela
* Hermod
* Hoder
* Hogun
* Idunn
* Karnilla
* Loki
* Lorelei
* Odin
* Skurge (the Executioner)
* Sigyn
* Sif
* Thor
* Tyr
* Valkyrie
* Vidar
* Volla
* Volstagg
Giants
The Giants live in Jotunheim.
Known giants
* Ymir
Dwarves
The Dwarves live in Nidavellir.
Elves
The Light Elves live in Alfheim and the Dark Elves live in Svartalfheim.
Trolls
The Trolls live in scattered settlements throughout Asgard, Vanaheim, Svartalfheim, and Jotunheim.
Known trolls
* Geirrodur
* Ulik
Demons
The Demons live in Muspelheim.
Known demons
* Surtur