What Does Muspelheim Mean?

In Norse cosmology, Muspelheim, also called Muspell, is a realm of fire. The etymology of "Muspelheim" is uncertain, but may come from Mund-spilli, "world-destroyers", "wreck of the world".

What is Muspelheim known for?

Muspelheim, Old Norse Múspell, in Norse mythology, a hot, bright, glowing land in the south, guarded by Surt, the fire giant. Sparks from Muspelheim became the Sun, Moon, and stars. ... At the doom of the gods (Ragnarök), the sons of Muspelheim, led by Surt, will destroy the world by fire.

Where is Muspelheim on the World Tree?

Muspelheim was one of the Ten Worlds, and was located in the lower region of the World Tree on the same level as Niffleheim and Svartalfheim. It was also one of the Splinter Realms. It is a realm of eternal fire, and the home of the Fire Demons and their ruler, the Jötunn Fire Giant Surtur.