Jörmungandr
World Serpent in Norse mythology
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Summary
Jörmungandr is a mythological serpent[1]. Jörmungandr ranks in the top 4% of mythological serpent entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,528 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Father: Loki[3]
- Mother: Angrboða[4]
- Sex or gender: male organism[5]
- Instance of: Norse mythical animal[6], eschatological figure[7]
- Part of: Norse mythology[8]
- Commons category: Jörmungandr[9]
- Said to be the same as: Vritra[10]
- Cause of death: combat[11]
- Described by source: Infernal Dictionary, 6th ed.[12], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[13]
- Present in work: Prose Edda[14]
- Manifestation of: Midgard Serpent[15]
- Native label: Jǫrmungandr[16]
- Different from: Midgard Serpent[17]
- Sibling: Hel[18], Fenrir[19], Nari[20], Váli[21], Sleipnir[22]
- Enemy: Thor[23]
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Influence
Things named for Jörmungandr include Jormungandr walhallaensis[24], a fossil taxon[25] and 471926 Jörmungandr[26], a near-Earth object[27].
Why It Matters
Jörmungandr has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] Jörmungandr is known by 102 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
Entities named for Jörmungandr include Jormungandr walhallaensis[24], a fossil taxon[25] and 471926 Jörmungandr[26], a near-Earth object[27].
FAQs
Who were Jörmungandr's parents?
Jörmungandr's father was Loki[3]. Jörmungandr's mother was Angrboða[4].