Asgard

noun

As·​gard ˈas-ˌgärd How to pronounce Asgard (audio) ˈaz- How to pronounce Asgard (audio)
: the home of the Norse gods

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Loki names Thor’s compatriots on Asgard — Volstagg (Ray Stevenson), Hogan (Tadanobu Asano) and Fandral (Josh Dallas and Zachary Levi) — as well as Laufey (Colm Feore), king of the Frost Giants and Loki’s biological father, and Bor (Tony Curran), father of Odin and Loki’s adoptive grandfather. Adam B. Vary, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024 In theory, the plot of the film—Thor must prevent Ragnarok, the apocalyptic end to his home planet of Asgard—sounds sobering. Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 23 July 2024 Over the last decade, the discovery of Asgard archaea, our closest living prokaryotic relatives, has offered valuable clues. Quanta Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024 After playing the King of Asgard for Marvel, Chris Hemsworth is now keen on embodying a prince for Disney. Tommy McArdle, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024 Iron Man: Avengers Infinity Defense will see guests travel across the multiverse to New York City, Asgard and Wakanda to battle with King Thanos. Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024 Guests will battle alongside Avengers in defending New York City, as well as battles in Thor’s Asgard and Black Panther’s Wakanda. Natasha Chen, CNN, 11 Aug. 2024 Riders will help defend iconic location like Asgard, Wakanda and New York City. Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2024 The Aztec was one of three cars, alongside with the Asgard space wagon (or van) and Aspid coupé, unveiled by Giorgetto Giugiaro’s Italdesign in 1988 to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Old Norse āsgarthr

First Known Use

1704, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Asgard was in 1704

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“Asgard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Asgard. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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Asgard

noun
As·​gard ˈas-ˌgärd How to pronounce Asgard (audio) ˈaz- How to pronounce Asgard (audio)
: the home of the Norse gods

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