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Niflheim

Syllabification: (Ni·fl·heim)
Pronunciation: /ˈnivəlˌhām/
Scandinavian Mythology
Definition of Niflheim
  • an underworld of eternal cold, darkness, and mist inhabited by those who died of old age or illness.

Origin:

from Old Norse Niflheimr, literally 'world of mist'

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