11-29-2016, 01:31 AM
Niflheim, "Mist home," is the darkest and coldest region in the world and was supposed to be the first of the nine worlds. It is located in the north, and it was believed that under Niflheim was Helheim, home of the dead. On the other hand, Muspelheim was created far to the south of the world and is a burning-hot place, filled with lava, flames, and soot. Muspelheim was supposed to be the home of fire giants and demons and ruled by the giant Surt, a sworn enemy of the Aesir.