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Jörmungandr

Jörmungandr, also known as the Midgard Serpent, is a mythological creature from Norse mythology. Described as a gigantic sea serpent, it is one of the children of the trickster god Loki. Jörmungandr is said to encircle the Earth, holding its own tail, symbolizing the interconnectedness of life and death. According to myth, it is destined to fight the thunder god Thor during Ragnarök, the apocalyptic battle at the end of the world. This confrontation signifies the struggle between chaos and order, illustrating themes of fate and inevitability in Norse beliefs.