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The field of conflict was the square plain called Vigridr, which stretched out before Valholl and measured (as said by the bards) a thousand
leagues on every side. As the giants advanced on foot and horseback, the sky cracked open and Bifrost, the rainbow bridge that linked Asgard to
the earth, burst into flames and crumbled. The gods were led into battle by Odin, who wore a coat of mail and a golden plumed helm with eagle's wings.
He made straight fo the Fenris wolf, but his strength could not avail against the worst of monsters. The wolf opened its huge jaws, engulfed the father
of the gods, and devoured him. Those of his troops who witnessed Odin's sudden and terrifying death were transfixed with horror, and becam easy prey
for the swinging battle axes of the giants. Odin's downfall was unseen by Thor, the god of thunder, who was grappling with the Midgard or Jormungand
serpent. His thunderbolts glanced off of the creatures scales with no visible effect. Then Thor raised his mighty hammer and, expending the last of his strength, shattered the
wedge-shaped head. The serpent had its revenge with it's dying breath. It exhaled a cloud of venemous smoke that sent Thor choking down to Hel.
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