The Asatru Edda:Sacred Lore of the North

by The Norroena Society

Goðin have their place of judgment,22 which lies within the handsome hall that stands under the ash beside the well, which is called Gimlé or Vingólf.23 This hall is the most beautiful of them all and is brighter than the sun. It will remain standing when both heaven and earth are gone, and good and righteous men will inhabit that place through all ages.24

14. Only Mímir’s direct descendants, the Álfar, were allowed to drink of the mead. The Dvergar that were created by him and Durinn were not given permission to partake in the holy potation, but rather were taught their arts by Mímir’s sons. This would later cause enmity within their ranks.27

At each horizon of Jörmungrund there are horse-doors, which the Ljósálfar ride through on their journey to and from the sky.37 Near the eastern horse-door lies Dellingr’s hall, in Álfheimr, where he gives aid to Nátt and her kinsmen. Near the western horse-door is Billingr’s domain, who does the same.