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Longfellow Bridge
Massachusetts, Boston
The bridge over the Charles River between Boston and Cambridge. Magnus Chase dies on this bridge in the opening of The Sword of Summer, falling into the river while fighting Surt.
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Visiting Tips
The Longfellow Bridge connects Boston's Charles/MGH station to Cambridge. Its salt-and-pepper shaker towers are iconic. Magnus fell from the Boston side.
Book Appearances
The Sword of SummerBook 1, Ch. 1, 2, 3
Magnus dies heroically on the Longfellow Bridge fighting the fire giant Surt, earning his place in Valhalla.
Characters
Key Events
- ▸Magnus fights Surt
- ▸Magnus dies and enters Valhalla
Coordinates: 42.3612, -71.0720