lifisviði

Lifisviði, also known as Lifrasviði or Lifrasvíðr, is a location mentioned in Norse mythology, specifically in the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda, both compiled by Snorri Sturluson in the 13th century. The name Lifisviði translates to "Life's Wood" or "Life's Grove" in Old Norse. This place is described as a lush, green forest that will survive the events of Ragnarök, the prophesied twilight of the gods and the end of the world in Norse mythology.

According to the Vafþrúðnismál, one of the poems in the Poetic Edda, Lifisviði is where the gods Lif and Lifthrasir will take refuge and repopulate the world after Ragnarök. The Prose Edda further elaborates that a pair of humans, also named Lif and Lifthrasir, will survive the destruction and live in Lifisviði, using the morning dew for sustenance. This forest is one of several locations that will remain habitable after the cataclysmic events of Ragnarök, along with other places like Gimle and Hoddmímis holt.

The significance of Lifisviði in Norse mythology lies in its role as a symbol of renewal and the continuation of life. Despite the widespread destruction and death that occurs during Ragnarök, Lifisviði represents the hope and promise of a new beginning. The exact location of Lifisviði is not specified in the mythological texts, and its existence remains a part of the rich tapestry of Norse cosmology and belief.