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    • Thor (from Old Norse: Þórr) is a prominent god in Germanic paganism. In Norse mythology, he is a hammer-wielding god associated with lightning, thunder, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, the protection of humankind, hallowing, and fertility. Besides Old Norse Þórr, the deity occurs in Old English as Thunor, in Old Frisian as Thuner, in Old Saxon as … See more

    Name

    The name Thor is derived from Norse mythology. Its medieval Germanic equivalents or cognates are Donar (
    All … See more

    Historical attestations

    The earliest records of the Germanic peoples were recorded by the Romans, and in these works Thor is frequently referred to – via a process known as interpretatio romana (where characteristics perceived to be similar b… See more

    ParentsOdin, Jörð
    SiblingsBaldr
    ConsortSif, Járnsaxa
    ChildrenThrúd, Móði and Magni
    Archaeological record

    Around 1000 pendants in distinctive shapes representing the hammer of Thor have been unearthed in what are today the Nordic countries, England, northern Germany, the Baltic countries, and Russia. Most have v… See more

    Eponymy and toponymy

    Numerous place names in Scandinavia contain the Old Norse name Þórr. The identification of these place names as pointing to religious significance is complicated by the aforementioned common us… See more

    Origin, theories, and interpretations

    Thor closely resembles other Indo-European deities associated with the thunder: the Celtic Taranis, the Estonian Taara (or Tharapita), the Baltic Perkūnas, the Slavic Perun, and particularly the Hindu Indra, whose thun… See more

    Modern influence

    In modern times, Thor continues to be referred to in art and fiction. Starting with F. J. Klopstock's 1776 ode to Thor, Wir und Sie, Thor has been the subject of poems in several languages, including Adam Gottlob Oehlenschlä… See more

    See also

    • List of Germanic deities
    • Hercules Magusanus
    • Zeus
    • Indra
    • Perun… See more

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  1. Because Thor is a Norse god, he is not considered a god in Greek mythology; however, like most mythology, there is a Greek equivalent to Roman, Norse, and g. Therefore, if you wanted to look at Thor as a Greek god, you would look at the Greek god, Zeus. Thor and Zeus are both powerful gods, making them extremely similar.

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    He is the son of Odin, the chief of the gods, and Jord, the goddess of the earth. He is the husband of Sif, the goddess of fertility, and the father of several children, including Modi, Magni, Thrud and Ullr. He is also the protector of mankind, who often intervenes to defend them from the threats of the giants and other enemies.

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    Thor is one of the most prominent and popular gods in Norse mythology. Who were the parents of Thor? The parents of Thor were Odin and Jord. A brief introduction to Thor, the Norse god of thunder, lightning and strength, his attributes, adventures, importance and difference from the Marvel character.

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    Is Thor a Greek god?
    Because Thor is a Norse god, he is not considered a god in Greek mythology; however, like most mythology, there is a Greek equivalent to Roman, Norse, and g. Therefore, if you wanted to look at Thor as a Greek god, you would look at the Greek god, Zeus. Thor and Zeus are both powerful gods, making them extremely similar.

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    What does Thor symbolize?
    The symbolism behind the divine couple is obvious – the sky god Thor impregnates the earth goddess Sif with rain and bountiful harvests follow. For this reason, the thunder god was worshipped as a god of fertility and farming. Even his hammer Mjolnir was viewed as a symbol of fertility and good luck.

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    Is Thor an Aesir God?
    Thor is the son of Odin, the god of wisdom, poetry, healing, and death. Odin is also known as being the ruler of the gods. Thor’s mother is Jord, the personification of earth. Thor is considered an Aesir god. In Germanic or Norse mythology, an Aesir god is a warrior god, which is why Thor is commonly seen in combat in his later life.

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    Why is Thor a god of thunder and lightning?
    Thor is best-known today as a god of thunder and lightning. Every thunderstorm and even every light rain was attributed to him. During dry periods, people offered animal sacrifices to Thor, in hopes that he would send rain. Thor was also the god of strength in the Norse pantheon.

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    Why is Thor called Thor?
    The name “Thor” (Þórr in the Old Norse, thunar in Old Saxon) meant “thunder,” and was an obvious reference to the god’s alleged control of the phenomenon. When the Germanic peoples adopted the Roman calendar in the early centuries of the Common Era, they replaced the day called dies Iovis (“the day of Jupiter”) with Þonares dagaz, or Thor’s day.

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    Dec 8, 2022 · A paragon of strength and masculine virility, the storm god Thor was the fiercest of Norse deities. He was the son of Odin, the “all-father,” and a member of the Aesir tribe of deities. Among his many abilities, Thor …

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    Dec 17, 2018 · Thor was the defender of Asgard, realm of the gods, and Midgard, the human realm, and is primarily associated with protection through great feats of arms in slaying giants.

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    Sep 29, 2023 · Thor is from Norse mythology, not Greek. While both are associated with thunder, Thor and Zeus are distinct figures from separate mythologies. In the Marvel Universe, Thor is depicted as a god, but with added …

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    Mar 14, 2019 · Learn how Thor, the Norse god of thunder and storms, was worshiped and portrayed in various cultures and times. Explore his roles, attributes, and adventures in Germanic, Norse, Roman, and Viking mythologies.

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    Dec 13, 2024 · Thor, deity common to all the early Germanic peoples, a great warrior represented as a red-bearded, middle-aged man of enormous strength, an implacable foe to the harmful race of giants but benevolent toward mankind. …

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    Sep 30, 2023 · Thor is one of the most iconic deities not just in the Norse pantheon but across all ancient human religions. Primarily known as a god of strength and thunder, Thor is probably the most widely revered, worshipped, …

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    Dec 1, 2021 · Thor, the Germanic and Norse god of thunder, war, and human protection, is one of the most famous gods in his pantheon. Along with his mythical hammer, the great Mjölnir, Thor acts as a symbol for historians, …