The Younger Edda; Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda

by Snorri Sturluson

1. Over the earth. Muspelheim, Ljosalfaheim and Asaheim.

2. On the earth. Jotunheim, Midgard and Vanheim.

3. Below the earth. Svartalfaheim, Niflheim and Niflhel.

The gods had twelve abodes:

1. Thrudheim. The abode of Thor. His realm is Thrudvang, and his palace is Bilskirner.

2. Ydaler. Uller’s abode.

3. Valaskjalf. Odin’s hall.

4. Sokvabek. The abode of Saga.

5. Gladsheim, where there are twelve seats for the gods, besides the throne occupied by Alfather.

6. Thrymheim. Skade’s abode.