Himin-björg
Old Norse Dictionary - himin-björgMeaning of Old Norse word "himin-björg" (or himin-bjǫrg) in English.
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- himin-björg (himin-bjǫrg)
- and Himin-fjöll, n. pl. a mythical local name, Gm., Hkv., Ýt.
Orthography: The Cleasby & Vigfusson book used letter ö to represent the original Old Norse vowel ǫ. Therefore, himin-björg may be more accurately written as himin-bjǫrg.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚼᛁᛘᛁᚾ-ᛒᛁᚢᚱᚴ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- l.
- line.
- m.
- masculine.
- n.
- neuter.
- pl.
- plural.
- v.
- vide.
Works & Authors cited:
- Gm.
- Grímnis-mál. (A. I.)
- Hkv.
- Helga-kviða Hundingsbana. (A. II.)