The Serpent That Holds—and Destroys—the World | Ep89

Jörmungandr, the Midgard Serpent, is more than just a monstrous snake—he is the living embodiment of boundaries, both holding the world together and threatening its collapse. Born of Loki and Angrboða, this colossal serpent circles the earth, his endless length coiling around the very fabric of reality. But his existence is a paradox: a guardian whose doom is bound to his own tail. From his playful challenge with Thor disguised as a cat, to the fateful final battle at Ragnarök, Jörmungandr’s tale is a slow-burning catastrophe that leads to the unraveling of the cosmos itself. Discover how this ancient Norse creature symbolizes both the strength and fragility of existence, and why even the mightiest of forces are doomed to self-destruction.

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