Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Himin-ríki

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 himin-ríki

n. [Dan. himmerige; Germ. himmelreich], the kingdom of heaven, Gþl. 42, Edda 149 (pref.), Th. 28; himinríkis-dyrr, -hirð, -höll, -innganga, -vist, Hom., Mar., Bs. passim; himinríkis maðr, an heir of the kingdom of heaven, 677. 3; but in mod. usage himnaríki(see himinn 2) is more usual.

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Runic Inscription

himin-ríki

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "himin-ríki" as it might appear in runic inscriptions from the Viking Age (c. 800-1100 CE).

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch: chapter.
Dan: Danish.
Dan.: Danish.
f.: feminine.
Germ: German.
Germ.: German.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
n.: neuter.
pref.: preface.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Edda: Edda. (C. I.)
Gþl.: Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)
Hom.: Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
Mar.: Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
Th.: Theophilus. (F. III.)

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