Ginnungagap

It was called by the curious name Ginnungagap, which means a yawning abyss.

Famous Men of the Middle Ages Addison B. Poland 1885

The child loves the names in the book for themselves alone, like "Ginnungagap," the void before the world was created, and "Yggdrasill," the giant ash tree that holds together the universe's nine separate worlds.

Gods and Monsters Tom Shippey 2012

It was largely built of mist and star shine, but enough blocks quarried from the cold side of Ginnungagap were in it that when they crashed they should kill the knight.

The Clique 2010

The sons of Bor then carried Ymir to the middle of Ginnungagap and made the world from him.

A Small Clarification « Whatever 2007

The lists of Tolkien names (because every child wants to have to sign their school papers with the names Fimbrethil, Rohirrim, and Farmer Maggot) and Spooky Names (because, of course, your child will never get teased for having a name like Ginnungagap, Sasquatch, or Ghidora).

Friday...No, Monday Pix archmage 2005

The first one is the standard Norse word for the underworld, the watery abyss at the edge of the world, Ginnungagap.

Crusader Gold Gibbons, David 2007

The first one is the standard Norse word for the underworld, the watery abyss at the edge of the world, Ginnungagap.

Crusader Gold Gibbons, David 2007

Ginnungagap, and formed from it the earth and heavens.

The Mysteries of All Nations Rise and Progress of Superstition, Laws Against and Trials of Witches, Ancient and Modern Delusions Together With Strange Customs, Fables, and Tales James Grant

The sunshine from the South melted the ice mountains of the North so that they toppled over and fell into Ginnungagap.

Famous Men of the Middle Ages Addison B. Poland 1885

Ginnungagap was a region where frost and snow were never seen.

Famous Men of the Middle Ages Addison B. Poland 1885