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In ancient Norse legend, Bifrost is the vast, flaming rainbow bridge which connects the world of the Aesir, Valhallah, with the world of man, Midgar. It is composed of three elements: blue air, red fire, and green water, and is guarded by the God Heimdall.


The Bifrost Bridge

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  • Asatru
    The customs, history, and links on Norse Spirituality on About.com.
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    Emblems of Norse religion illustrated and explained.
  • Runes- The Alphabet of Odin
    Discover the ancient oracular alphabet of the Norse, the meanings of the Runic characters, and learn how to do a basic divination with Runes.

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