Key Ring Holder “Jormungandr”

Description of the Product

Midgard’s serpent, also known as Jormungandr, is a gigantic sea serpent featured in Viking mythology. According to the Snorri Sturluson's Prose Edda, Jormungandr is one of Loki's three monstrous offspring, born to him and the Jotun (giant) Angrboda. When he was still young, Jormungandr was cast away from Asgard and thrown into the sea of Midgard, the world inhabited by humans. In the sea, the serpent grew so large that it could circle the entire Midgard and bite its own tail.

Jörmungandr is the arch-nemesis of the thunder god Thor, and their encounters are the topic of several sagas. According to the Ragnarök myth, when the world is about to end, Jormungandr will engage in a last battle against Thor, ending in both of their deaths.

While Jormungandr is often seen as a force representing chaos and destruction in Norse mythology, it likely wasn't regarded as an inherently "evil" being by the Vikings. Vikings believed in the cyclical nature of the universe, where both destruction and rebirth played equal roles in maintaining the balance of the world. Neither of the two was inherently "good" or "evil." Moreover, before the influence of Christianity, snakes themselves were seen as symbols of life force, fertility and creativity. When a snake shed its skin, it was a sign of rebirth, transformation, immortality and healing.

This key ring is inspired by several Viking Age finds interpreted as representations of Jormungandr. It’s made of bronze-colored zamak, and it’s a perfect accessory for anyone interested in history and the Viking Age.

• Stylish keychain depicting the World Serpent
• Based on multiple Viking Age finds
• Crafted from a bronze-colored zamak
• Size: 9 x 3 cm
• A perfect key ring for anyone interested in history and the Viking Age