Heimdal
[ˈhaɪmˌdɑːl]Meaning
guardian of the gods in Norse mythology
Background Story
Heimdal is a character from Norse mythology known as the watchman of the gods. He possesses keen eyesight and hearing, and is said to live at the top of Bifrost, the rainbow bridge connecting the mortal world to Asgard. He plays a vital role during Ragnarok, the end of the world, where he is destined to sound the Gjallarhorn to signal the start of the battle.
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