JORMUNGAND, THE MIDGARD SERPENT
Origin:
Norse Myth/Scandinavia
This was the son of Loki and Angerboda. This
serpent was expelled by Odin, and forced to encircle the earth and hold its tail
in its mouth under the depth of the seas. Thor and the giant Hymir were fishing
using an ox head as bait when something very powerful grabbed the hook. The
gigantic head rose up out of the water, and Thor was ready with his hammer, but
Hymir lost his nerve and cut the line. the serpent dissapeared beyond the
waves.
Many ages past, then the Day Of The Last Battle came. This was a
war with god against giant, deity against demon, and man against monster. The
Midgard Serpent let go of its tail and uncoiled itself to go ashore to fight
Thor, the only being that would be worthy challenge. They met on the beach, and
Thor immediately slammed bolts of lightning at the monster. Jormungand snapped
its jaws at Thor trying to bite him fatally, with no luck. Thor raised his War
Hammer and slammed it on the skull of the dragon. With an massive roar the
dragon died. Thor also died that day, suffacated from the dragon's venomous
breath.
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