Jг¶rmungrund →
: The Midgard Serpent, whose name literally translates to the "immense monster".
: An ancient Germanic prefix meaning "great," "mighty," or "immense". It is related to other prominent names and concepts: JГ¶rmungrund
In Old Norse poetry, specifically in the (part of the Poetic Edda), Jörmungrund is used to denote the world in its entirety. In the poem, it appears in a stanza describing the world-tree Yggdrasil, where the roots of the tree extend toward different realms, including the "vast ground" inhabited by humans. : The Midgard Serpent, whose name literally translates
: The Old English cognate, used to signify the "spacious earth". -grund : Meaning "ground," "bottom," or "foundation." Contextual Usage : The Midgard Serpent
by M.L. West, which provides extensive context on the linguistic roots of "Jörmun-" and "Grund" across different cultures.