Jörmungandr

English

/ˈjɔɹmuŋɡandɹ/

proper noun
Definitions
  • (Norse mythology) The World Serpent or Midgard Serpent, an offspring of Loki, which is thrown into the ocean by Odin but grows to encircle the world, and is finally slain during Ragnarok by Thor, who then succumbs to its poisonous breath.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old Norse Jǫrmungandr.

Origin

Old Norse

Jǫrmungandr

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