Glaðsheimr

Gladsheim ( Old-norse: Glaðsheimr " Frohheim, gloss home " ) is in Norse mythology one of the gods palaces in Asgard and the residence of the god Odin. Gladsheim is decorated with gold and precious stones. Valhalla, the otherworldly abode of fallen warriors is in Gladsheim.

" Gladsheim called the fifth, where golden shimmers Valhalla wide hall: Since Odin Kiest all days From sword erschlagne men. "

Modern use

Terms such as Gladsheim and Asgard are occasionally in music songs - often of metal bands like Manowar and Amon Amarth - mentioned. Gladsheim is represented there as a safe and impregnable fortress.