Thor Ripping the Head Off the Ox Himinhrjót for Bait
Thor, seeking a massive cauldron for the gods' brewing, stays with the giant Hymir and insists on a fishing trip. Lacking bait, Thor decapitates Hymir's largest ox, Himinhrjót, using its head to lure the world-circling Midgard Serpent. This legendary encounter nearly results in the destruction of the world before the terrified giant intervenes.