Thor then goes on to send the snake back in time, where it grows into the Jormungandr we see in the first game. This is why in the 2018 game, Mimir notes that Jormungandr finds Atreus 'familiar', as it was he who gave the serpent life - but in the future. As Thor is known as the 'giant killer', it makes the battle all the more personal - as he serpent carries the soul of a giant who likely suffered at the hands of the God of Thunder. The Jormungandr you see battling Thor in Ragnarok is actually the big snake that Atreus (Loki) infuses with a giant's soul when in Jotunheim as it escapes the lair of Angrboda's grandmother. The prophecy of Ragnarok foretells that Thor strikes a blow so mighty, that Jormungandr is sent hurtling back in time, but how can this be?Īs it turns out, Atreus journey sets all the pieces in motion. During the final battle at Ragnarok, you'll see a giant serpent battling Thor, and many exclaim their shock as the fight unfolds.
