Mimir

Mi·mir  (mmîr)

n. Mythology

A Norse giant who lived by the roots of Yggdrasil, where he guarded the well of wisdom.

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[Old Norse; see (s)mer-¹ in Indo-European roots.]

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Mimir - (Norse mythology) giant who lives in the roots of Yggdrasil and guards the well of wisdom Norse mythology - the mythology of Scandinavia (shared in part by Britain and Germany) until the establishment of Christianity giant - an imaginary figure of superhuman size and strength; appears in folklore and fairy tales