Eitr
Sign in to savethumb|Atter dripping from a Komodo dragon Atter (; ) is an archaic, and poetic, term for poisonous bodily fluid, especially venom of a venomous animal, such as a snake, dragon or other reptile, but also other vile corrupt or morbid substance from the body, such as pus from a sore or wound, as well as bitter substance, such as bile. Figuratively, it can also be moral corruption or corruptness; noxious or corrupt influence, poison to the soul, evil, anger, envy, hatred; as well as destruction and death.
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Eitr es una sustancia líquida presente en la Mitología nórdica. Esta sustancia es el origen de todas las cosas vivas, el primer gigante Ymir fue concebido del eitr. Se supone que tal sustancia es muy venenosa en estado puro y también la produce Jörmungandr y otras serpientes.
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