Can Thor beat the world serpent?

The Eddic poem Hymiskviða has a similar ending to the story, but in earlier Scandinavian versions of the myth in skaldic poetry, Thor successfully captures and kills the serpent by striking it on the head. Thor’s fishing for Jörmungandr was one of the most popular motifs in Norse art.

What kills Thor in Norse mythology?

Jormungand. In Norse mythology, Jormungand was the sworn enemy of Thor god of thunder and storm. Thor did kill the serpent with his Mjolnir hammer in his hand. But the venom of Jormungand put an end to the life of Thor the brave god of thunder and storm.

Who wins between Thor and the serpent?

Thor kills the serpent but has been sprayed so thoroughly by Jörmungandr’s poison that he is only able to walk nine paces before falling down dead. Fenrir kills Odin and is in turn killed by Odin’s son Vidarr while Loki is killed by and kills the god Heimdall.

Who killed Jormungandr?

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Jormungandr will be slain by Thor, who will then take nine-steps away before succumbing to the serpents Eitr poison that it had been spewing in the air during the battle.

Why did Thor fight the world serpent?

Thor had to have his vengeance but he obviously couldn’t punish cups or seas or time. He realized he knew the whereabouts of the only creature he could make pay for his humiliation. The Midgard Serpent.

How is Fenrir killed?

Fenrir was tied up by the gods, but was destined to break free from his bonds and devour Odin during Ragnarök, afterwhich he is killed by Odin’s son, Víðarr.

Why did Thor hate Jormungandr?

And legend had it that they did kill each other in their final battle. If Odin and Fenrir became sworn enemies for Odin’s cautions against Ragnarok, Thor hated Jormungand for his Midgard Serpent was the only one in the cosmos that could be a challenge for him.

How did Jormungand end Thor’s life?

His potent venom would end Thor’s life just moments after the serpent himself fell dead on the field of battle. Jormungand is an example of one of Norse mythology’s most prevalent themes. His is one of many bound monsters who were destined to someday break free. In fact, the serpent’s entire family fit this archetype.

Did Thor Kill the serpent with his hammer?

Thor did kill the serpent with his Mjolnir hammer in his hand. But the venom of Jormungand put an end to the life of Thor the brave god of thunder and storm. After killing Jormungand, Thor walked seven paces away from snake corpse only to fall down because of the serpent’s poison.

Who is Jormungand in Norse mythology?

In Norse mythology, Jormungand was the sworn enemy of Thor god of thunder and storm. From the beginning, Jormungand was destined to be the one who put an end to Thor’s life. And it did happen in Ragnarok the Doom of Gods. Jormungand was cast into the dark ocean where he finally grew up to a size that his body could encircle the whole Midgard.

Why did Thor have to die to complete Ragnarok?

With both Thor and Jormungand being mythological constructs, it’s naturally the demand of fate that Thor fight the Serpent, defeat it, and die in order to complete Ragnarok.