Midgard serpent

noun

, Scandinavian Mythology.

a serpent, the child of Loki and Angerboda, who lies wrapped around the world, tail in mouth, and is destined to kill and to be killed by Thor at Ragnarok; Jormungand.

But he had already resolved to make that attack on the Midgard serpent which afterwards took place.

So he turned, and went on his way till he came to Thrudvang, resolving if he had an opportunity to attack the Midgard serpent.

The Midgard serpent gaped wide at the bait, and the hook stuck fast in his mouth.

So they rowed till Hymir cried out that if they proceeded further they might be in danger from the Midgard serpent.

The sea rushes over the earth, for the Midgard-serpent writhes in giant rage and seeks to gain the land.

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