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Thor
Þórr(Thorr)
Also known as: Donar, Thunder God
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About Thor
The Thunderer
Thor is the defender of Asgard and Midgard, wielding the mighty hammer Mjolnir. Unlike the cunning Odin, Thor is straightforward, strong, and short-tempered, but fiercely loyal.
Battles with Giants
Most of Thor's myths involve his expeditions into Jotunheim to slay giants who threaten the gods. His greatest enemy is Jormungandr, the World Serpent, whom he is destined to slay (and be slain by) at Ragnarok.
Origin Story
Thor was born to Odin, the Allfather, and Jord, the personification of the earth itself. This union of sky and earth made Thor one of the mightiest beings in existence. From birth, he displayed incredible strength - as an infant, he could lift ten loads of bearskins. He grew quickly into the powerful protector of both gods and mortals. He married Sif, the golden-haired goddess, and with her had a daughter named Thrud. With the giantess Jarnsaxa, he fathered Magni and Modi, who will inherit Mjolnir after Ragnarok.
Domains
thunderlightningstrengthprotectionstorms
Symbols
hammer Mjolnirbelt Megingjordiron glovesgoatsred beard
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Family Tree
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