Ragnarok
1 synonym for Ragnarok, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — In Norse mythology, the prophesied final battle in which the gods and their enemies destroy one another and the world is consumed and reborn.
Synonyms
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Gotterdammerung
Etymology
From Old Norse ragnarǫk, combining regin ("gods") and rǫk ("fate" or "judgment").
Full origin of Ragnarok →Frequently asked questions
What does “Ragnarok” mean?
The word “Ragnarok” means in Norse mythology, the prophesied final battle in which the gods and their enemies destroy one another and the world is consumed and reborn. In plain terms, the Norse myth of the world-ending battle between the gods and their enemies — often used today to mean any catastrophic, world-ending event.
How do you pronounce “Ragnarok”?
“Ragnarok” is pronounced RAG-nuh-rok (/ˈɹæɡ.nəˌɹɔk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ragnarok” in a sentence?
Here is “Ragnarok” used in a sentence: “The saga describes Ragnarok as the twilight of the gods.”
What part of speech is “Ragnarok”?
“Ragnarok” is a name.
Where does the word “Ragnarok” come from?
The word “Ragnarok” comes from Old Norse. From Old Norse ragnarǫk, combining regin ("gods") and rǫk ("fate" or "judgment").
Related words
Ragnarök
