The Prose Edda on Asgard
The Younger Edda: > Chapter V. > The Creation--(Continued.)
- attestation: The sons of Bor built Asgard in the middle of the world, which is also identified with Troy
"the sons of Bor made for themselves in the middle of the world a burg, which is called Asgard, and which we call Troy"
The Younger Edda: > Chapter Iv. > The Historical Odin.
attestation: The historical Asaland or Asaheim was east of the Tanaquisl in Asia; its chief city was called Asgard
"The country east of the Tanaquisl in Asia was called Asaland or Asaheim, and the chief city in that land was called Asga"
attestation: In Asgard, twelve temple priests (diar) directed sacrifices and judged the people
"twelve temple-priests[112] should both direct the sacrifices and also judge the people"