Thor

Hammer-Bearer, Thunder-Maker, Lord of Oak Groves, Guardian of Humanity, Defender of Midgard, Protector of Earth, Big Dude with a Hammer, Big Blonde Dude with the Hammer
Strongest Norse God

## Relationships

### Ancestors

Khaos (Progenitor)
Bláinn Fifelvetr (Ancestor)
Auðumbla (Ancestor)
Búri (Ancestor)
Ouranos (Ancestor)
Gaia (Ancestor)
Borr (Grandfather)
Kronos (Grandfather)
Bestla (Grandmother)
Rhea (Grandmother)

### Parents

Odin (Father)
Demeter (Mother)

### Siblings

**Maternal Half-Siblings**
Persephone, Iacchus, Philomelus...
**Paternal Half-Brothers**
Baldr, Hodr, Bragi, Heimdall, Hermod, Brynhildr...

### Romances

Sif (Wife)
Járnsaxa, Loki, Jane Foster, Peter Quill... (Lovers)

### Children

**Numerous Sons**
Módi, Magni, John Henry, Lars Alhstrom...
Ullr (Stepson)
**Numerous Daughters**
Thrúd, Gunilla...

## Personal Status

### Groups

Avengers (Core Member)
Reserved Godheads

### Affliations

Bilskirnir (Lord)Thruthvang
Thrúdheim
Asgard
Aesir Deities
Norse Deities
Norse Pantheon
Council of Godheads

### Abilities

**Ethereal Energy*** Electricity Manipulation
* Storm Manipulation
* Weather Manipulation
* Celestial Manipulation

### Power Scale

**Rank**: B-Ranked
**Class**: Primordial-Class

## Portrayal

### Origins

Norse Mythology

**Thor** is the God of Thunder, Lightning, and Strength from Norse Mythology. He is the eldest son of Odin with the Greek Goddess Demeter, known by the Aesir gods as **Jörd**. He is also one of the core and original members of the Avengers.

## Overview

In Norse mythology, **Thor** (Old Norse: *Þórr*) is a hammer-wielding god associated with lightning, thunder, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, the protection of mankind, hallowing, and fertility. Besides Old Norse *Þórr*, the deity occurs in Old English as ***Þunor***, in Old Frisian as ''***Thuner''***, in Old Saxon as ''***Thunar''***, and in Old High German as ***Donar***, all ultimately stemming from the Proto-Germanic theonym **\**Þun(a)raz***, meaning 'Thunder'.

Thor is a prominently mentioned god throughout the recorded history of the Germanic peoples, from the Roman occupation of regions of Germania, to the Germanic expansions of the Migration Period, to his high popularity during the Viking Age, when, in the face of the process of the Christianization of Scandinavia, emblems of his hammer, Mjölnir, were worn and Norse pagan personal names containing the name of the god bear witness to his popularity.

Due to the nature of the Germanic corpus, narratives featuring Thor are only attested in Old Norse, where Thor appears throughout Norse mythology. Norse mythology, largely recorded in Iceland from traditional material stemming from Scandinavia, provides numerous tales featuring the god. In these sources, Thor bears at least fifteen names, is the husband of the golden-haired goddess Sif, is the lover of the jötunn Járnsaxa, and is generally described as fierce eyed, with red hair and red beard.

With Sif, Thor fathered the goddess (and possible valkyrie) Þrúðr; with Járnsaxa, he fathered Magni; with a mother whose name is not recorded, he fathered Móði, and he is the stepfather of the god Ullr. By way of Odin, Thor has numerous brothers, including Baldr. Thor has two servants, Þjálfi and Röskva, rides in a cart or chariot pulled by two goats, Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjóstr (that he eats and resurrects), and is ascribed three dwellings (Bilskirnir, Þrúðheimr, and Þrúðvangr).

Thor wields the hammer Mjölnir, wears the belt Megingjörð and the iron gloves Járngreipr, and owns the staff Gríðarvölr. Thor's exploits, including his relentless slaughter of his foes and fierce battles with the monstrous serpent Jörmungandr — and their foretold mutual deaths during the events of Ragnarök — are recorded throughout sources for Norse mythology.

Into the modern period, Thor continued to be acknowledged in rural folklore throughout Germanic-speaking Europe. Thor is frequently referred to in place names, the day of the week Thursday bears his name (modern English *Thursday* derives from Old English *þunresdæġ*, 'Þunor's day'), and names stemming from the pagan period containing his own continue to be used today, particularly in Scandinavia.

Thor has inspired numerous works of art and references to Thor appear in modern popular culture. Like other Germanic deities, veneration of Thor is revived in the modern period in Heathenry.

## Appearance

Thor appears as a tall, handsome, and extremely muscular man, described by many as the "epitome of masculinity". He has long gold-blond hair akin to that of ripe fields of wheat and his blue eyes are like that of the clear sky. He also has a well-kept beard and his body is covered in hair, especially on his chest with a happy trail leading down to his crotch.

He also has many tattoos across his body, such as Sif's name inscribed inside a heart, a stylized World Serpent coiled around his right forearm, his daughter's name tattooed down his back, and across his knuckles on either hands, in block letters, are the names of his sons.

His casual attire consists of a sleeveless leather jerkin, dark iron gauntlets that are reminiscent of robot hands, a stylish-looking hauberk, ripped jeans, and military boots. His formal outfit consists of a blue collared-tunic with red piping and black pants, over it is a black vest emblazoned with silver overlay and attached to the shoulders is a bright-red cape, his arms are covered in chain-mail sleeves and he wears detailed, black, knee-high boots.

## Characteristics

Before his banishment to Earth, Thor was initially conceited, arrogant, immature and stubborn. He had proven to be bloodthirsty and enjoyed the challenge of battle and combat. He was quick to anger and could act rashly to a situation without thinking of potential consequences. However, it should be noted that he did have some honorable traits from the start, as he could be fair, thoughtful, and forgiving of others' mistakes.

Due to his divine status, he was out of place on Earth as his boisterous personality was often part of his charm among the gods and the Norsemen who revered him, and he was unaware of the customs and norms of modern humans. In addition, he was also shown to initially be quite vain and egotistical, and was left dumbfounded when he found himself unrespected by humans.

When his irresponsibility and arrogance nearly started Ragnarök, he was banished to Earth and had all of his powers stripped away by Odin. That, in addition to him discovering that he was no longer worthy of Mjölnir and being lied to about his father's death, put him into a state of depression, which humbles him greatly and forces him to understand humanity in order to regain his immortality. This resulted in his voyage of self-discovery, even crafting a human alias to further blend in among humans.

After regaining his godhood, Thor becomes far more responsible than before and takes on the duty of a safeguard, protecting humans from not just the Jötnar but also other threats such as monsters, hostile aliens, and even other gods. He comes to realize that it is his nature to be a protector, not a king, and even willingly passes down his title as Odin's heir to Vidar as he knows his half-brother is a better fit for the Chieftain God position.

While he does retain some of his wrathful and violence characteristics, he tries his best to control his temper and most of his boastful personality have diminished after his time on Earth. His interactions are more awkward and overly-excitable, though Sif noted that he's always been like this, or at least, he's always been like this in private with her. Nevertheless, while his arrogance has mostly disappeared, he still remains utmostly confident and assured in his abilities as a warrior.

## Trivia

* His name "Thor" means "thunder" or "thunderer".
	+ His Greek name "Eubuleus" means "good counsel" or "wise in counsel".
* He once challenged Jesus to a hammer-throwing contest but the latter never bothered to show up.
* Up until the 18th century, he used to dye his hair and beard red to suit his believers' image of him.
* According to Sif, he looks surprisingly young and feminine without his beard.
* During the events of Ragnarök, he is destined to kill Jörmungandr, the World Serpent, but to be slain himself by Jörmungandr's venom as it dies. He takes nine steps before dying.
* As Eubuleus, in the Eleusinian Mysteries, he had the role of bearing torches to guide worshippers on their back from the underworld - A role comparable to that of Zagreus, Dionysus, or Hecate.
* Tacitus, a Roman historian, and senator, associated him with the Roman hero Hercules.
* In Julius Caesar's Gallic Wars, Thor is referred to as Vulcan. Vulcan, like Thor, was a god associated with thunder: Vulcan was said to use his hammer to craft Jupiter's thunderbolts. As with Vulcan, Thor is described in Norse mythology as a benefactor to mankind, bringing gifts to men, a protector of artisans and freemen. Finally, As with Thor, Vulcan was a god associated with fertility.
* The Rune representing Thor is called *Thurisaz*.
* The weekday "Thursday", derived from Old English *Þūnresdæg*; originally *Torsdag* ("Þorsdagr") in Old Norse, is named after him.
* *Thorium*, a chemical element discovered by Swedish chemist Dr. Jöns Jacob Berzelius in the early 19th century, is named after him.
* In Sweden, smooth, wedge-shaped stones found in the earth were called Thorwiggar ("Thor's wedges"), according to a folk belief that Thor onced hurled them at a troll.
* Thor's hero shrew (Scutisorex thori), a species of shrew native to the Democratic Republic of Congo, is named after him, due to him being associated with strength.
* In the Swedish island of Gotland, a species of beetle (*scarabæus Stercorarius*) was named after the god; *Thorbagge*. When the beetle is found turned upside down and one flips it over, Thor's favor may be gained.
	+ In other regions of Sweden the name of the beetle appears to have been demonized with Christianization, where the insect came to be known as *Thordedjefvul* or *Thordyfvel* (both meaning "Thor-devil").