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What is the name of the giant serpent in Norse mythology that encircles the entire world and holds its tail in its mouth?
Answer
Jormungandr
Jormungandr (also spelled Jörmungandr) is the World Serpent in Norse mythology, so immensely large and powerful that it wraps completely around the entire world and holds its own tail firmly in its mouth, forming a complete eternal circle. Created by the mischievous giant Loki, Jormungandr is one of the most dangerous and terrifying beings in Norse cosmology, living in the deep darkness of the cosmic ocean beyond mortal perception. During Ragnarök, the World Serpent is prophesied to break free from its bonds and rise from the sea to battle Thor, creating catastrophic tsunamis and earthquakes that flood the world.
💡 Did you know?
Jormungandr is so massive that when it thrashes in the ocean, it creates devastating tsunamis and earthquakes—the ultimate cosmic sea monster embodied.
Other options people guess
- Nidhogg
- Ymir
- Fafnir
Topics
- Norse
- Monsters
- Cosmology
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