Tag: Thor
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Thor and Týr Take Mile-Deep
This post finishes the story of Hymir’s kettle, which began in Thor and Týr Face the Anger of Hymir. Aegir had no kettle big enough to brew mead for all…
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Thor and Týr Face the Anger of Hymir
Thor and Týr visit the giant Hymir to steal a kettle for a party. They are discovered.
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Thor and Hymir Fish for the Midgard Serpent
Thor hooks Jörmungandr.
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The Morning Star and the Whetstone in Thor’s Head
How did the morning star come to be? This is the story told in Norse mythology.
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Thor and Hrungnir Battle
Thor and Hrungnir battle each other. Does Thor die in the end?
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Hrungnir and the Giants Prepare to Battle Thor
Hrungnir runs to Jötunheim and the giants prepare for the coming confrontation with Thor.
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Thor Confronts Hrungnir in Asgard
Thor battles Hrungnir the giant after Hrungnir raced against Odin and threatened the gods of Asgard.
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Thor and the Giant Geirrod: A Lesson on Grudges
The story of Thor and the giant Geirrod illustrate what a poorly made oath and holding a grudge can do to the person responsible for them.
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Thor and Loki Go to Útgard, pt 4: The Challenges
The Útgard challenges pitted Thor, Loki, and Thialfe against the giants of Útgard. How did they handle those challenges?
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Thor and Loki Go to Útgard, pt 3: Skrýmir, a Large Man
Skrýmir, a large man, Thor, Loki, Thialfe, and Röskva travel together toward Útgard. What happens when Thor gets hangry and frustrated?
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Thor and Loki Go to Útgard, pt 2: The Strange Hall
Thor, Loki, Thialfe, and Röskva travel into a large forest where they find shelter in a strange hall. Who owns the hall?
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Thor and Loki Go to Útgard, pt 1: The Goat Feast
Part 1 of 4: Thor’s goats, a hungry farm family, and the start of the road to Útgard. Thor was itching for a fight, and the fiercest giants lived in…
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Loki, Thor, and the Giant Geirrod
The story of Loki, Thor, and the Giant Geirrod starts with Loki’s boredom. Soon, Loki is taking Thor into hostile territory with no weapons.
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Viking Influence in the Days of the Week
Tuesday through Friday are named for Viking gods. What explains the Viking influence in the days of the week?
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Ragnarök: End of the World as Vikings Knew It
How did the Vikings envision the end of the world? Ragnarök is close at hand.
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The Common Man’s God – Thor
Thor is known as the common man’s god. But what kind of personality was he, why did he fight in the east, and how will he perish?
