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In this article, we’ll delve into the epic tale of Thor’s death, exploring the different accounts, interpretations, and symbolic meaning behind this event that marked the end of an era in Norse mythology.
6 mar 2023 · Thor was killed by Jörmungandr, a giant sea serpent sent by Loki to slay him. This event is referred to as Ragnarök or “The Doom of the Gods”, which ushered in a new age for the world.
Thor's exploits, including his relentless slaughter of his foes and fierce battles with the monstrous serpent Jörmungandr —and their foretold mutual deaths during the events of Ragnarök —are recorded throughout sources for Norse mythology.
12 maj 2024 · Loki and Thor are often described as the fiercest of foes, not the least because Loki’s son Jörmungandr is destined to kill and be killed by Thor during Ragnarök.
25 lis 2022 · Jörmungandr is the Midgard serpent (mythical jötunn serpent) who lives in Norse mythology. He encircles the realm of Midgard and whose destiny is to fight and kill Thor when Ragnarök comes. He is among the three born of the god Loki.
Seen as a key villain in Norse mythology, the Jörmungandr was a large sea serpent resembling a worm. The Jörmungandr, also known in history as the Midgard Serpent or World Serpent, was the arch nemesis of Thor, the god of thunder. A scene from Ragnarök, the final battle between Thor and Jörmungandr. Doepler, Emil. ca. 1905.
8 gru 2022 · Thor’s chief was weapon was Mjölnir (“grinder” or “crusher”), a terrible war hammer crafted by dwarves in their subterranean caverns. Besides spitting thunderbolts and laying waste to obstacles and enemies, Mjölnir could also resurrect the dead—though apparently only in certain cases.
