At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, ...

Image Credit: Marvel Comics. Based on the serpent Jörmungand of Norse mythology, the Midgard Serpent is a massive, snake-like creature sworn to destroy Thor in a battle that will claim both of their ...

One of the most famous snakes, Jörmungandr, also known as the “Midgard Serpent” or the “World Serpent”, is the child of the god Loki and the giantess Angrboða. This giant snake is so large that his ...