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Jörmungandr

Also called Jrmungandr.

In Norse mythology, Jörmungandr, the Midgard Serpent, is depicted as an enormous serpent encircling the Earth. Its immense size and its destined battle with Thor during Ragnarok make it a symbol of cosmic balance and the inevitable cycle of destruction and rebirth.

At a glance

Tradition
Norse mythology
Trait family
The Storm-Winged

Near this figure

and 2 more
  • Leviathan Causes natural disasters · Causes storms or tsunamis
  • Unhcegila Causes natural disasters · Causes storms or tsunamis

Traits

Read from the figure's description, which a model wrote. Open "why" for the sentence a trait came from.

Form

  • Serpentine elongated body
    why

    This immense serpent is said to be so large that it encircles the entire world, Midgard, grasping its own tail in its mouth.

  • Encircles the entire earth
    why

    This immense serpent is said to be so large that it encircles the entire world, Midgard, grasping its own tail in its mouth.

  • Body of cosmic immeasurable size
    why

    This immense serpent is said to be so large that it encircles the entire world, Midgard, grasping its own tail in its mouth.

  • Self-forming wheel locomotion tail in mouth
    why

    This immense serpent is said to be so large that it encircles the entire world, Midgard, grasping its own tail in its mouth.

Behaviour

  • Causes storms or tsunamis
    why

    The serpent's presence in the world's oceans is said to be the cause of tides and tsunamis, its movements creating great disturbances in the waters.

  • Tail swipe reshapes landscape
    why

    During this apocalyptic event, the serpent is foretold to release its tail and come on land, causing widespread destruction with its thrashing.

  • Symbolizes the impossible
    why

    This epic confrontation symbolizes the ultimate clash between order and chaos, with Jörmungandr representing the forces of primordial chaos that must be confronted for the world to be reborn anew.

Sight and sound

  • Undulating humps break water surface
    why

    The serpent's presence in the world's oceans is said to be the cause of tides and tsunamis, its movements creating great disturbances in the waters.

Omens

Offensive powers

  • Combat prowess
    why

    It will engage in a final battle with the thunder god Thor, where they are destined to slay each other.

Curses

  • Causes natural disasters
    why

    The serpent's presence in the world's oceans is said to be the cause of tides and tsunamis, its movements creating great disturbances in the waters.

Roles

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