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 Norse Mythology Bench - Thale, Germany
N 51° 44.669 E 011° 01.826
32U E 640175 N 5734571
A bench depicting creatures from Norse Mythology
Waymark Code: WMPXY7
Location: Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany
Date Posted: 11/07/2015
Views: 10
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The Friedenspark (Peace Park) in downtown Thale, Germany displays a number of sculptures related to Norse and Germanic mythology.
This bench, carved by local artists Bernd Winter and Wilhelm Feuerhake depicts two creatures from Norse Myths, Jörmungandr and Níðhöggr.
Unfortunately, there is no notion, when the bench was placed in the park. |
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Jörmungandr |
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Níðhöggr |
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Jörmungandr, also known as Miðgarðsormr (the World Serpent) is a giant sea serpent, a child of the Norse god Loki. It grew so large that he was able to surround the earth (Midgard in Norse) and grasp his own tail. That is how he got the name Midgard Serpent or World Serpent. When he lets go of his tail, the world will end.
Níðhöggr is a giant dragon that gnaws at a root of the world tree, Yggdrasil. In Norse society, it was the synonym for the ultimate outcast.
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Artist: Bernd Winter, Wilhelm Feuerhake
Materials Used:
Wood
Date Placed: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Please visit the seating and provide us some details about your visit. Photos without GPSr are appreciated, not required.
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