þarmr
þarmr is an Old Norse word that translates to "intestine" or "bowel" in modern English. It refers to the digestive tract of an animal, specifically the tube extending from the stomach to the anus. In Old Norse literature and culture, the term þarmr could appear in various contexts. It might be used in literal descriptions of anatomy or in more metaphorical or symbolic ways.
The concept of the intestines as a vital organ for life and digestion was understood in ancient