*The quality of my voice might be a little different this time. It'll be back to normal from next time lol.

In this video, I introduce the world tree "Yggdrasil," towering at the center of Norse mythology, and the "Nine Worlds" connected to it!
The nine worlds are incredibly grand and fascinating...but aren't their names hard to remember?
On this channel, fantasy-loving otaku explain the original myths and legends.
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0:00 The "Nine Worlds" of Norse mythology are so grandiose
0:39 The World Tree "Yggdrasil"! The world axis connecting the nine worlds and three springs
5:51 ① Asgard, the land of the Aesir! The city of the gods, lined with golden palaces
9:51 ② Vanaheim, the land of the Vanir! The mysterious land of wise and beautiful gods
12:21 ③ Midgard, the land of humans! The earthly world protected by the giants' eyelashes
14:24 ④ Jotunheim, the land of giants! The world inhabited by the enemies of the gods
16:48 ⑤ Alfheim, the land of light fairies! The world inhabited by beautiful elves
18:32 ⑥ Nidavellir, the land of dwarfs & Svartalfheim, the land of dark fairies!
20:58 ⑦ Muspelheim, the land of scorching heat! The oldest world ruled by fire giants
23:08 ⑧ Niflheim, the land of frigid cold! A terrifying icy world inhabited by giant serpents
24:31 ⑨ Helheim (Niflhelm), the underworld! The lowest world ruled by a goddess
26:40 The "Nine Worlds" of Norse mythology have had a major influence on fantasy!

[References]
"Norse Mythology" by H.R. Davidson, translated by Mariko Yonehara and Kazuko Ichii, Seidosha
"Understanding Norse Mythology in One Book" by Atsuhiko Yoshida, Daiwa Bunko
"Edda: A Collection of Ancient Norse Songs" translated by Yukio Taniguchi, Shinchosha
"Ancient Norse Religion and Mythology" by Folke Ström, translated by Kunishiro Sugawara, Jinbun Shoin
"The Easiest to Understand Norse Mythology" supervised by Rieko Sugihara, Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha

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