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According to Norse mythology, which fire giant sets the world tree Yggdrasil ablaze during the events of Ragnarok?
Answer
Surtr
Surtr, the giant ruler of the fire realm Muspelheim, wields a flaming sword and engulfs the nine worlds in fire during Ragnarok, an event that also sets Yggdrasil alight.
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The giant Surtr burns down Yggdrasil, the world tree itself, yet the tree does not die—it survives and continues supporting existence.
Other options people guess
- Fenrir
- Jörmungandr
- Hrym
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- norse-mythology
- ragnarok
- giants
- yggdrasil
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