What is "Jörmungandr"?
In Norse mythology, Jörmungandr, also known as the Midgard Serpent or World Serpent, is a sea serpent and the middle child of Loki and the giantess Angrboða.
According to the "Prose Edda", Odin took Loki's three children by Angrboða—the wolf Fenrir, Hel, and Jörmungandr—and tossed Jörmungandr into the great ocean that encircles Midgard.
The serpent grew so large that it was able to surround the Earth and grasp its own tail. It is an example of an ouroboros. As a result of it surrounding the Earth, it received the name of World Serpent. When it releases its tail, Ragnarök will begin. Jörmungandr's arch-enemy is the thunder-god, Thor.
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Nancy Chisholm
Picture of a snake with serpent in the options.....of course it was the family pet! LOL
Louella Wilson
Another interesting question and answer ruined by ridiculous options. And picture?
Dawn Barela
Another LillyBot question!! With ridiculous alternate choices and a giveaway photo!
Louise C.
Again many thanks to Neil Gaiman's novel Norse Mythology.
altservehire
Again, my choice was the obvious Norse, and your computer system choice, wrong answer bugs/insects...
Jerry Edwards
earlepg,
Nah.... Normal speed for Admin.
Susan Lake-Harris
The spelling of the name was enough of a giveaway without the ludicrous alternatives and pic.
Albeck1994
Denise Currie, it is but it doesn't update immediately
earlepg
Because of the picture giving the answer it wasn't necessary to notice how inadequate the other options were. Was Lilly in a hurry?
Robin Heckler
Never heard of it, but of course with it being a Lilly question the picture gave away the answer.
Jane Robertson
I didn't have a clue but family pet....come on. Woof.