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Despite being one of the mightiest gods in Norse mythology, even Thor could not escape the inevitability of death. The question of who killed Thor in Norse mythology has been explored through various accounts and interpretations, from his final battle with Jormungandr to Loki’s cunning betrayal.
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.
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.
Thor and Jormungand, those age-old foes, will both finally have their chance to kill the other. Thor will succeed in felling the great snake with the blows of his hammer . But the serpent will have covered him in so much venom that he will not be able to stand for much longer; he will take nine paces before falling dead himself and adding his ...
5 lis 2017 · Fenrir managed to swallow Odin whole, killing the Allfather, but ultimately had his jaws ripped open by Odin’s son Vidar; Thor slaughtered Jörmungandr, but ultimately perished due to exposure to...
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. His mother is the giantess Angrboda.
Thor then frees the giantess Grid, who is Geirrod’s sister and Thor’s lover, and takes her girdle of strength, which he uses in his battles. Thor defeats the fire giants and rescues Grid, who gives him a son, Vidar, who will avenge Odin’s death at Ragnarok, the end of the world.
