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Ídunn

Mythology
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Goddess who guards the apples of youth, keeping the gods eternally young.

Detailed Definition
Ídunn’s apples prevent aging among the Æsir; her abduction by Thjazi nearly caused their demise. She symbolizes vitality and renewal. In poetry, Ídunn represents the fragility of divine immortality and the constant threat of entropy.
Example
Example in poetry:
Ídunn, keeper of golden apples that grant gods youth; In Lokasenna and Skáldskaparmál, her abduction causes divine aging; Poets use Ídunn to symbolize renewal, vulnerability, and cycles; Her apples appear in kennings for vitality or poetic inspiration; Loki’s rescue of her shows his dual role as trickster and savior; Contemporary verse uses her as eco-symbol of regenerative nature.
Additional Notes
Ídunn’s apples grant eternal youth to the gods; her abduction by Thjazi (in eagle form) causes the gods to age, showing her vital role—poets can use Ídunn to symbolize rejuvenation, vulnerability, or the delicate balance that sustains divine order.
Also Known As
Idunn Iðunn
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