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ragnarok

/ˈræɡ.nə.rɒk/

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noun

/ˈræɡ.nə.rɒk/C1formalart
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее ряд событий в скандинавской мифологии, включая великую битву, которая приводит к гибели главных богов и концу мира.

A proper noun referring to a series of events in Norse mythology, including a great battle that leads to the death of major gods and the end of the world.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Mythological eventC2formal

    In Norse mythology, the prophesied final battle and ultimate destruction of the gods and the world, followed by its rebirth.

    ruРагнарёк

    • The legend of Ragnarok describes a great war between the Aesir and the giants.
    • In Norse belief, Ragnarok leads to the death of major gods like Odin and Thor.
    • After Ragnarok, a new world is said to emerge from the ashes.

    Synonymsapocalypsecataclysmtwilight of the gods