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'''Níðhǫggr''' (also spelled '''Níðhöggr''', often anglicized as '''Nidhogg'''), was a {{Wiki|dragon}} or {{Wiki|Serpent (symbolism)|serpent}} in | '''Níðhǫggr''' (also spelled '''Níðhöggr''', often anglicized as '''Nidhogg'''), was a {{Wiki|dragon}} or {{Wiki|Serpent (symbolism)|serpent}} in [[Norse mythology|mythology]]. | ||
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When [[Odin | When [[Odin]] travelled beneath Yggdrasil to the [[Urðarbrunnr|Well of Urðr]], he mentioned that the caves were large and that Níðhǫggr must have been busy.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Well-Traveled]]</ref> | ||
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Níðhǫggr (also spelled Níðhöggr, often anglicized as Nidhogg), was a dragon or serpent in mythology.
Mythology
Níðhǫggr was said to live beneath the giant tree of Yggdrasil gnawing on its roots. Ratatoskr, a mythical squirrel, ran as messenger along the tree trunk between the eagle at the top and Níðhǫggr at the bottom.[1]
Biography
When Odin travelled beneath Yggdrasil to the Well of Urðr, he mentioned that the caves were large and that Níðhǫggr must have been busy.[2]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (first mentioned)
- Discovery Tour: Viking Age (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Database: Ratatoskr
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Well-Traveled