Norse Mythology: God and Goddesses: Thor
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Thor was the mighty god of thunder, strength, agriculture, farmers, free men, rain, and fertility. He was known to crash giants and gods with his mighty hammer. Mjollnir (hammer) would return to his hand after being thrown, and was symbolic of lightning. In order to throw and weild this mighty hammer he needed the aid of this belt of strength and gloves made out of iron. He was best known as being an extremely powerful god, with an extremely violent temper.
Tribe: Aesir
Ragnarok: Thor will battle against the Midgard serpent and successfully slay it. He will take nine steps back and die from the poinsonous fumes the serpent spews.
Origin: Old sky god Donar.
Father: Odin
Mother: Jord (Fjorgyn)
Other Names: Thawr, Thunor, Donar, Thorr, Donner, Thunaer
Wife: Sif
Children: Magni, Modi, Thrud, Bragi
Day: Thursday
Symbol: Hammer-Mjoelner, Belt-Megingjord, Acorn
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