In Norse mythology, Ragnarök (also Ragnarok; / ˈræɡnərɒk / ⓘ RAG-nə-rok or / ˈrɑːɡ -/ RAHG-; [2][3][4] Old Norse: Ragnarǫk [ˈrɑɣnɑˌrɒk]) is a foretold series of impending events, including a great battle in which numerous great Norse mythological figures will perish (including the gods Odin, Thor, Týr, Freyr, Heimdall, and Loki); [5] it will ent...

Ragnarok is the cataclysmic destruction of the cosmos and everything in it – even the gods. When Norse mythology is considered as a chronological set of tales, the story of Ragnarok naturally comes at the very end.

Mar 13, 2025 · Ragnarök, in Scandinavian mythology, the end of the world of gods and men. Ragnarök is a series of events and catastrophes that will ultimately culminate in a final battle between the gods and the demons and giants, ending …

In Norse mythology, Jörmungandr (Old Norse: Jǫrmungandr, lit. 'the Vast 'gand'', see Etymology), also known as the Midgard Serpent or World Serpent (Old Norse: Miðgarðsormr, "worm of Midgard"), is an unfathomably large and monstrous sea serpent or worm who dwells in the world sea, encircling the Earth (Midgard) and biting its own tail, an exampl...

Sep 13, 2021 · Ragnarök ("Fate of the Gods") is also given as Ragnarokkr ("Twilight of the Gods") and is the pivotal event that ends the mythic cycle beginning with the birth of the gods of Asgard (the Aesir) and the creation of the Nine Realms of Norse cosmology.

Feb 3, 2019 · Ragnarök or Ragnarok, which in Old Norse means either Destiny or Dissolution (Rök) of the Gods or Rulers (Ragna), is a pre-Viking mythic tale of the end (and rebirth) of the world. A later form of the word Ragnarok is Ragnarokkr, which means Darkness or Twilight of …

Jul 27, 2023 · Ragnarok is an apocalyptic event in Norse mythology, with arguably no justice towards gods and mortals. It simply unfolds as it was meant to, with all who take part in it knowing how it will end.

In Norse mythology, Ragnarök which in Old Norse translates to "Doom of the Gods" is the battle at the end of the world. It is to be fought between the gods or Æsir, led by Odin; and the fire giants, the Jötnar and other monsters, led by Loki and Surtr.

Apr 15, 2024 · Ragnarok, ‘fate of the gods’, also known as Ragnarokkr, ‘twilight of the gods’, although in the far distant future, casts a long shadow back over all the adventures of the Aesir and Vanir tribes.

Jun 25, 2020 · In Norse mythology, Ragnarok is a series of apocalyptic events that will define the end of the world, where giants of frost and fire will band together to fight against the gods in a final battle that will ultimately destroy the planet, submerging it under water.