Ragnarok

American  

[rahg-nuh-rok] / ˈrɑg nəˌrɒk /

Also Ragnarök

noun

Scandinavian Mythology.

1. the destruction of the gods and of all things in a final battle with the evil powers.

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Ragnarök British  

/ ˈrɑːɡnəˌrɒk /

noun

1. German equivalent: Götterdämmerung.  Norse myth the ultimate destruction of the gods in a cataclysmic battle with evil, out of which a new order will arise

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Etymology

Origin of Ragnarok

1760–70; from Old Norse Ragnarǫk, equivalent to ragna, genitive of regin “gods” + rǫk “fate,” misread by some as Ragnarökkr literally, “twilight of the gods”; Götterdämmerung ( def. )

Example Sentences

Thompson appeared in three “Creed” pictures, also playing the role of Valkyrie in numerous Marvel movies including “Thor: Ragnarok” and “Avengers: Endgame.”

From Los Angeles Times

Blanchett has had a long and varied film career, with credits including Carol, Nightmare Alley, Tar, Don't Look Up, Notes on a Scandal, Thor: Ragnarok and Ocean's 8.

From BBC

This year it resulted in a surprise win for 2D monster slayer Vampire Survivors over favourite God of War: Ragnarok.

From BBC

Waititi is the director who made “Thor: Ragnarok” into a goofy delight, and who with “What We Do in the Shadows” hilariously rescued vampires from a “Twilight” fate.

From Seattle Times

In “Thor: Ragnarok,” he teamed up with his brother to protect the people of Asgard, morphing from villain to antihero.

From New York Times