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Nidhöggr, known as the Death Dragon or literally "Malice Striker", in Norse mythology is a creature that gnaws at the roots of the World Tree, Yggdrasil. Nidhöggr was one of the many primordial dragons that was born from Tiamat herself. After Tiamat's demise, Nidhöggr was subdued by Marduk and later imprisoned within the roots of the World Tree by Ananke's webs, forever forced to gnaw at the tree's roots and the Weaver's webs in a feeble attempt to escape his confines. He now lives…

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a painting of a dragon with its mouth open and tongue out, surrounded by trees

Nidhogg, the dragon that gnaws at the roots of Yggdrasil, the World Tree, symbolizes decay and the destructive forces of nature. While the tree connects the realms, Nidhogg’s constant gnawing hints at the ever-present threat to this balance. #NorseMythology #NordicRunes #Vikings #VikingGods #NorseCulture #AncientReligion #NorseLegends #VikingLore #NordicTraditions #GodsOfTheNorth #VikingSagas #NorsePantheon #VikingWarriors #Asgard #Valhalla #Vikingr

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Nidhogg, Kahito Slydeft on ArtStation at https://www.artstation.com/artwork/Rdmqe

Nidhogg is a dragon/serpent that gnaws at the root of the world tree Yggdrasil. Ratatosk - a squirrel gossip, analogue of mythical mobile communication, runs down the tree and up. She endure scolding from Nidhogg the Great Eagle and back. My illustration for "Mythbook 2" project. Autor's interpretation of norse mythology.

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