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Þórr joins the jotun Hymir for a fishing trip, nearly destroying the world as he hooks one of his ultimate enemies out at sea.
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[excerpt from] Gylf ch. 48b
48b. Þórr Fishes the Miðgarðsormr
Gekk hann út of Miðgarð svá s... | He went out across Midgard ha... |
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Snorra Edda was composed in Iceland in the 13th century, and holds the stories of many of the Pre-Christian myths of northern Europe. It is believe to have been composed by the Icelander Snorri Sturlusson. It consists of three separate parts, Gylfaginning, Skaldskápamáland Háttatal, all functioning together as a greater work and guide for the aspiring medieval poet and storyteller.
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(Contributed by Liv Marit Aurdal.)
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Main text: Gylfaginning
Attributes: battle Battle Ox Bull / ox Giants Sea Sea-creature
Named things: Mjǫllnir Hymir Þórr Miðgarðsormr
Text sections: SnSt Gylf 48bIII