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Overview

Heimdall is the watchman of the gods, who guards the bridge Bifrost. Out of all the gods, he’s described in the most enigmatic terms. Born from nine mothers (who each represent the different kinds of waves of the ocean), Heimdall is said to be the “whitest god” with teeth made of gold, who keeps his hearing below Yggdrasil. He possesses the Gjallarhorn, which he blows to warn of oncoming invasion.

Published On: August 18th, 2025Last Updated: August 20th, 2025

Heimdall

Old Norse

Heimdallr

Name Meaning(s)

The one who illuminates the world

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