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Thor Fishing for the Midgard Serpent (Jörmungandr)

OriginNorse Mythology

Thor, disguised as a young man, accompanies the giant Hymir on a fishing expedition into the deep ocean. Using the head of a massive ox as bait, Thor hooks his archenemy, the world-encircling serpent Jörmungandr, leading to a cosmic struggle that nearly causes the end of the world. The encounter ends abruptly when the terrified giant cuts Thor's line, allowing the serpent to sink back into...