and were able to weave in links between Norse mythology and the nature. The sacred tree Yggdrasil was said to be the centre of the cosmos, and reflects the continuing importance of forests in ...

Valhalla Rising trailer for the MMORPG. The trailer shows the world tree Yggdrasil, lush landscapes of Midgard, and more.

Needless to say, Elbaph’s Treasure Tree Adam is reminiscent of the sacred Yggdrasil from Norse mythology, a similarly massive tree that is said to link the nine worlds forming the cosmos.

A representation of Yggdrasil — the tree of life in Norse Mythology — is at the center of a display depicting Ragnarök, the Viking's vision of doomsday. (Roberto Fortuna/Denmark’s National Museum) ...