Jormungandr

Pantheon: Norse
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Alternate Names/Spellings: Iormungandr, Midgard Serpent, Midgardsormen
Gender: Male

Jormungandr was the serpent that lay at the roots of Yggdrasil at the beginning of time, but was thrown into the sea by Odin. He was so large that he encircled the entire world and was still able to bite his own tail. Jormungandr was killed by Thor, who was in turn drowned by the dying Jormungandr's venom. He was the brother of Fenrir and Hel.

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