Jörmungandr

Jörmungandr is a serpent in Norse mythology. It is one of the three offspring of the god Loki and the giantess Angrboða. Jörmungandr's siblings are the frost giant Fenrir and the midgard serpent's nurse, Hel.

According to myth, Jörmungandr was so large that it encircled the entire world, known as Midgard, and is said to be so long that its body collapsed back upon itself. It was said to be able to swallow a ship whole and was feared for its size and power.

Jörmungandr is often associated with Ragnarök, the Norse apocalypse, in which it plays a significant role. During the events of Ragnarök, the giant serpent rises from the ocean and engages in battle with Thor, the Norse god of thunder. The two are prophesied to kill each other during the apocalypse, with Thor using his hammer Mjolnir to strike the serpent, and Jörmungandr biting him on the leg, causing Thor to be in agony until the nine days of Ragnarök have passed.

Jörmungandr also serves as a symbol of the dangers of Loki, and by extension, chaos and disorder. In Norse mythology, the serpent represents the destructive tendencies of Loki and the disorder that is seen in the chaos that arises after the serpent's birth.

Jörmungandr remains a central figure in Norse mythology and continues to be an important part of the mythology that arose from the cultures of Northern Europe. Its association with Ragnarök and its connection to Loki solidify its place in the pantheon of Norse deities.