Nidhogg

Nidhogg (pronounced NEE-dhog) is a dragon or serpent in Norse mythology that gnaws at one of the roots of the world tree, Yggdrasil. The name Nidhogg is often translated from Old Norse as "malice striker" or "corpse hound," reflecting its destructive nature. In Hebrew, it can be translated as נידוג (Nidog), though this is not a direct translation but rather a transliteration. In other languages, Nidhogg is known as Níðhöggr in Old Norse, Nidhug in German, and Nidhogg in Swedish and Danish. According to the Prose Edda, Nidhogg resides at the well of Hvergelmir and is one of the creatures that contribute to the decay and eventual destruction of Yggdrasil. This mythical serpent is also associated with the underworld and is often depicted as a symbol of chaos and destruction. Nidhogg's role in Norse mythology underscores the cyclical nature of existence, where destruction and rebirth are intertwined.