Magical Critters- Venomous/ Earthquakes

[anglinsbees]

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From: anglinsbees
Subject: Magical Critters- Venomous/ Earthquakes
Reply To: [Yahoo! #7635] Re: American DADA teacher
Date: 8/23/00 2:36 pm  (ET)

I found the following entry about the World tree Yggdrasil:
http://www.pantheon.org/mythica/areas/norse/

In Norse mythology, Yggdrasil ("The Terrible One's Horse"), also called
the World Tree, is the giant ash tree that links and shelters all
the worlds. Beneath the three roots the realms of Asgard, Jotunheim,
and Niflheim are located. Three wells lie at its base: the Well of
Wisdom (M'misbrunnr), guarded by Mimir; the Well of Fate (Urdarbrunnr),
guarded by the Norns; and the Hvergelmir (Roaring Kettle), the source
of many rivers.
Four deer run across the branches of the tree and eat the buds; they
represent the four winds. There are other inhabitants of the tree,
such as the squirrel Ratatosk ("swift teeth"), a notorious gossip, and
Vidofnir ("tree snake"), the golden cock that perches on the topmost
bough. The roots are gnawed upon by Nidhogg and other serpents. On the
day of Ragnarok, the fire giant Surt will set the tree on fire.

Other names for the tree include: Ask Yggdrasil, Hoddmimir's Wood,
Laerad and Odin's Horse.




Nidhogg and the other serpents who nibble on the world tree roots may
just fit the bill for you.

Ellen the Beekeeper