Jörmungandr
Description
Midgard Serpent encircling the entire world, biting its own tail. Child of Loki. When it releases its tail, Ragnarök begins. Destined to kill and be killed by Thor
Origin & Background
Jörmungandr is mentioned as the middle child of the god Loki and the giant Angerboda in Norse mythology. According to the Prose Edda, Odin removed Loki's three children: the wolf Fenrir, the ruler of the underworld Hel, and the serpent Jörmungandr from Asgard. Jörmungandr was thrown into the ocean that surrounds Midgard, where it grew so large that it encircled the Earth and bit its own tail.
The Legend
Jörmungandr is known as the serpent of Midgard or the World Serpent, a gigantic sea serpent that encircles the Earth and bites its own tail. The act of Jörmungandr letting go of its tail is considered one of the signals that herald the beginning of Ragnarok. It is Thor's arch-nemesis, and during Ragnarok, they engage in a fierce battle, resulting in the death of both beings.
In Popular Culture
Jörmungandr has appeared multiple times in modern popular culture. For example, it appears in season 6 of the History Channel drama 'Vikings' and is a major character in the 'God of War' video game series. Additionally, in the video game series 'For Honor', there are playable characters that worship Jörmungandr.
This article is based on the Wikipedia article "Jörmungandr" (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikipedia
Abilities
- 불명