In Norse mythology, Andlang (also Andlàngr or Öndlangr) is described as the second heavenly realm which stretches between the first, containing the halls of the gods, and the third, named Vídbláin.[1] It will serve as a shelter and dwelling place for the souls of the dead during and after the destruction of Ragnarök.
Simek (1995) sees a functional connection between Andlang and the Coelus Spiritualis (lit. 'spiritual heaven') mentioned in the medieval text Elucidarius.[2] Holtsmark (1964) comes to a similar conclusion, but from an analysis of the name andlegr himinn ('spiritual heaven') itself, with and- / önd- possibly arising from andi / önd, 'breath, spirit'.[3] Earlier attempts at interpretation include "long-" or "far-breathing" (Magnusen 1828), "endlessly long" (Eduard 1843) and "limitless aether" (Weidenbach 1851).[4]
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