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8. What is the basic meaning of Odin’s battle speech to his legions?
He is saying that if they must die, they should do it with honor, and defending the world, so peace and prosperity can reign again someday.
9. How did Odin perish?
He rode into battle but was immediately spotted by the wolf Fenrir, who opened his jaws wide enough to devour Odin and the mighty god was no more.
10. How did Thor end Jormungand’s life? How did he fall himself?
Thor rushed to avenge his father but he was stopped by the serpent Jormungand. The serpent opened its mouth and was about to spray the world with a film of deadly venom when Thor took his hammer and struck the snake nine times. Jormungand reared its wavering head one last time before he exhaled enough poison to kill Thor.
11. Who were the only survivors from the Aesir?
The sons of Odin, Vidar and Vali and the sons of Thor, Modi and Magni, rose up and climbed to the top of a mountain where they found Thor’s hammer and used its magical powers to destroy the remaining forces of the frost giants.
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