^ "471926 Jormungandr (2013 KN6)". Minor Planet Center. Archived from the original on 8 March 2021. Retrieved 17 October 2018. ^ "MPC/MPO/MPS Archive". Minor Planet Center. Archived from the original on 5 March 2019. Retrieved 17 October 2018. ^ Tyler, Adrienne (5 December 2020). "Vikings Season 6: What The Giant Serpent Creature Is". ScreenRant.
What do you know of Jormungandr? Read through to learn more about the world serpent Jörmungandr and other Norse gods.
Loki’s serpent son Jormungandr is villainized for his role in Ragnarok. But some historians say the Midgard Serpent was an agent for transformative change.
While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Britannica Editors. "Jörmungandr". Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Apr. 2026, https://www.britannica.com/topic/Jormungandr. Accessed 19 April 2026.
Fan art from https://atlasmythica.com/jormungandr-norse-mythology-facts/ The End of Thor and the Jörmungandr at Ragnarök The Ragnarök was a prophesied apocalypse that would include a series of catastrophic events – battles and natural disasters that would fall upon Norse mythological characters.
While Jormungandr is important in the overall arc of Norse mythology, he is not often mentioned in the surviving Norse myths. However, the serpent is a popular motif in Norse art.
Jormungandr stands as a monumental figure within Norse mythology, embodying the complexities of chaos, fate, and the cyclical nature of existence. From its origins as a creature born of Loki’s mischief to its pivotal role in narratives like Ragnarok, Jormungandr captures the essence of Norse beliefs and values.
Cite This Work Mark, J. J. (2021, September 01). Jörmungandr. World History Encyclopedia. Mark, Joshua J.. "Jörmungandr." , . https://www.worldhistory.org/Jormungandr/. Mark, Joshua J.. "Jörmungandr." World History Encyclopedia, 01 Sep 2021, https://www.worldhistory.org/Jormungandr/.