The sacred
Rainbow Bridge called
Bifrost connects
Midgard (the
Realm of humankind) with Asgard (the
Realm of the Gods). Also known as Asabru ("Bridge of Gods"),
Bifrost was magically constructed from fire, water and air.
Of all the Gods only
Thor,
GOD of
Thunder, never passes over the Bridge for fear it might be demolished by his heavy tread and
Lightning bolts. The Watchman
GOD Heimdall stands guard over
Bifrost night and day. Armed with a trenchant
Sword, he carries a trumpet called Giallar-horn, upon which he generally blows a soft note to announce the coming or going of the Gods. However, Heimdell is destined to sound a terrible trump at the
Dawn of Ragnarok...the time
The Frost Giants will unite with Surtur to destroy the world. During Ragnarok...the end of the cosmos...it is said that
Bifrost, the
Rainbow Bridge, will
Collapse and
Shatter Beneath the weight of the monsters.
