hyldest

Hyldest is a term that originates from Old Norse, meaning "to hold" or "to possess." It is often used in the context of ancient Norse mythology and literature to describe the ownership or possession of something, particularly in relation to the gods and their domains. In the Poetic Edda, a collection of Old Norse poems, hyldest is mentioned in the context of the gods' domains, where they hold sway over their respective realms. For example, Odin, the All-Father, is said to hold hyldest over the realm of Asgard, while Thor, the god of thunder, holds hyldest over the realm of Midgard. The concept of hyldest is also used in the context of human kingship, where a king is said to hold hyldest over his kingdom, signifying his authority and power. In modern usage, the term hyldest is less common, but it remains an important term in the study of Old Norse mythology and literature.