In Norse mythology what was Bifrost?
Rainbows in mythology are their inherent similarities. In Norse religion, a burning rainbow bridge called the Bifrost connects Midgard (earth) with Asgard, home of the gods. Bifrost can be used only by gods and those who are killed in battle. It is eventually shattered under the weight of war - the Ragnarok (German Götterdammerung). The notion that the rainbow bridge to heaven is attainable by only the good or virtuous, such as warriors and royalty, is a theme repeated often in world myths. In the ancient beliefs of Japan, rainbows were the bridges that human ancestors took to descend to the planet. In
Rural Municipality of Bifrost Rural Municipality of Bifrost The Rural Municipality of Bifrost is a former rural municipality (RM) in the Canadian province of Manitoba. It was originally incorporated as a rural municipality on December 1, 1907. It ceased on January 1, 2015 as a result of its provincially mandated amalgamation with the Village of Riverton to form the Municipality of Bifrost – Riverton. It was located in Manitoba's Interlake Region along the west shore of Lake Winnipeg. It had a population of about 2,750 people. Its name came from a Scandinavian word from Norse mythology meaning "rainbow bridge connecting Asgard and Midgard(Earth)". The