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Thor

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An illustrated depiction of three Norse gods: Frigg, Thor, and Odin, from a historical book on Nordic peoples.

Who Was Thor?

Thor is a very old and loved god from Norse mythology. People have told stories about him for many, many years. He is best known as the god of thunder. That means he controls storms and lightning in the sky.

Thor carries a special hammer called Mjölnir. It is very powerful and helps him in many adventures. Even today, people still remember Thor in many ways. For example, the day we call Thursday comes from his name.

Thor’s Family

Thor has a big family in the stories. His father is Odin, the king of the gods. His wife is Sif, a beautiful goddess with golden hair. Thor also has strong and brave sons.

Why Thor Is Loved

Thor is important because people loved his stories very much. He appears in many books, artworks, and even movies today. People still learn about him in schools and libraries. Whether through old tales or new films, Thor remains a favorite hero for many around the world.

Thor's Fight with the Giants (Tors strid med jättarna) by Mårten Eskil Winge (1872).

Images

An ancient carving from a Swedish runestone showing the Norse god Thor fishing for the Midgard Serpent with his hammer Mjolnir.
An ancient artwork showing Thor's legendary fishing adventure from the Gosforth Cross.
Illustration of Thor wading through rivers while other Norse gods ride across the magical bridge Bifröst.
Illustration of Thor checking on one of his goats after a mythological battle, with the god Týr nearby.
An ancient Viking runestone with an inscription invoking Thor, the Norse god of thunder, for blessings.

Related articles

Norse mythology
Mjölnir
Thursday
Odin

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