Midgard serpent

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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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How to use Midgard serpent in a sentence

But he had already resolved to make that attack on the Midgard serpent which afterwards took place.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson|Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson
So he turned, and went on his way till he came to Thrudvang, resolving if he had an opportunity to attack the Midgard serpent.
Folk-Lore and Legends; Scandinavian|Various
The Midgard serpent gaped wide at the bait, and the hook stuck fast in his mouth.
Folk-Lore and Legends; Scandinavian|Various
So they rowed till Hymir cried out that if they proceeded further they might be in danger from the Midgard serpent.
Folk-Lore and Legends; Scandinavian|Various

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