According to legend, where did the Norse gods live?

In Norse mythology, Valhalla (from Old Norse Valhöll "hall of the slain") is a majestic, enormous hall located in Asgard, ruled over by the god Odin. Chosen by Odin, half of those who die in combat travel to Valhalla upon death, led by valkyries, while the other half go to the goddess Freyja's field Fólkvangr. In Valhalla, the dead join the masses of those who have died in combat known as Einherjar and various legendary Germanic heroes and kings, as they prepare to aid Odin during the events of Ragnarök. Before the hall stands the golden tree Glasir, and the hall's ceiling is thatched with golden shields.

The concept of Valhalla continues to have influence in modern popular culture. Examples include the Walhalla temple built by Leo von Klenze for Ludwig I of Bavaria between 1830–1847 near Regensburg, Germany, and the Tresco Abbey Gardens Valhalla museum built by August Smith around 1830 to house ship figureheads from shipwrecks that occurred at the Isles of Scilly, England, where the museum is located.

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Paul Laughlin

I understood the gods to live in Asgard (the larger place) which included the smaller place, Valhalla, where dead humans go after honorable death. But, in fairness, most of my understanding of Norse mythology was gained reading comic books.

Richard G. Gomsrud

Asgard is correct. Valhalla is where slain mortals go to live and commune with the gods until Ragnarok

John Moore

The Norse Gods lived in Asgard. The slain warriors were taken to Valhalla

Merri Sillery

Louise C., you are not wrong, you are correct.

illonabird

When we are wrong, the consequences show up in our percentage. We lose the points and try to learn from our mistakes. When QC is wrong, we don’t even get an apology. Frustrating.

Lisa Austin

Asgard is the answer

skullfire

Asgard, this question should be corrected or removed.

james parrillo

Mr. Lauglin, That is what Miss Ziesmer said, about Valhalla being a hall in Asgard. Your memory served you well. Thank you. Christine, James's wife

Lynne Zeman

I will need to read what happens at Ragnarok.

Dan Barnett

As previously stated in comments, Asgard is the home of the gods, Valhalla is Odin's feasting hall, where only the bravest of the slain warriors live, until Ragnarok.