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.

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They all sit together and talk about the things that happened aforetime,—about the Midgard-serpent and the Fenris-wolf.
The Younger Edda|Snorre
Thither repair also the Fenris-wolf and the Midgard-serpent.
The Younger Edda|Snorre
Thor stands by his side, but can give him no assistance, for he has his hands full in his struggle with the Midgard-serpent.
The Younger Edda|Snorre
It was in reality the Midgard-serpent, which surrounds all lands.
The Younger Edda|Snorre

Then said Hymer that they had come so far out that it was dangerous to stay there, for the Midgard-serpent.
The Younger Edda|Snorre

Midgard serpent

noun Scandinavian Mythology.

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