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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DO YOU KNOW THIS VOCABULARY FROM "THE HANDMAID'S TALE"?

"The Handmaid's Tale" was required reading for many of us in school. Everyone else has probably watched the very popular and addictive TV show. Do you remember this vocabulary from the book, and do you know what these terms mean?

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decorum

the act of or need for making up one's mind.

dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.

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Example sentences from the Web for midgard serpent

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

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