Heimdall is the son of Óðin and nine giantesses. The nine combined to bring forth one son: Heimdall. Heimdall guards the rainbow bridge Bifröst which connects Ásgarð to Miðgarð. The gods were worried that the giants might someday try to enter Ásgarð over the bridge. They considered appointing a guardian to watch the bridge, and they hailed Heimdall as perfectly suited. His eyes are as sharp as an eagle's. His ears are keen enough to hear the grass growing in Miðgarð. And he requires less sleep than a bird....read more>>>...