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Thor - Norse thunder god Thor with Mjolnir

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Definition: Thor is a thunder god in Norse mythology. He came before the Aesir which makes his genealogy a bit confusing. Sometimes Thor is called the father of Odin and sometimes Thor is the son of Odin. Thor had a famous hammer named Mjolnir and a belt of strength named Megingjardir. Thor's home was called Bilskinir.
Thor was also known as Atli.

Thor's Visit to Jotunheim - The Giant's Country
Norse Gods Index
Aesir
Andvari
Balder
Bergelmir
Bragi
Davlin
Elivagar
Farbauti
Fenrir
Forseti
Freyja
Freyr
Frigg
Mimir
Mjolnir
Nanna
Nine Worlds
Norns
Norse Mythology
Odherir
Odin
Orgelmir
Thor
Yggdrasil
Ymir

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