List of thunder gods - Wikipedia
WEBPolytheistic peoples from many cultures have postulated a thunder god, the personification or source of the forces of thunder and lightning; a lightning god does not have a typical depiction, and will vary based on the culture.
Thor - Wikipedia
WEBThor. Thor's Fight with the Giants (Tors strid med jättarna) by Mårten Eskil Winge (1872). 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.
Thor - World History Encyclopedia
WEBDec 17, 2018 · Thor (Old Norse: Þórr) is the Norse god of thunder, the sky, and agriculture. He is the son of Odin, chief of the gods, and Odin's consort Jord (Earth) and husband of the fertility goddess Sif, who is the mother of his son Modi and daughter Thrud; his other son, Magni, may be from a union with the giantess Jarnsaxa.
An Introduction to Thor: The Norse Warrior God of Thunder
WEBAug 19, 2024 · Known in Old Norse as Þórr, Thor is one of the most prominent figures in Norse mythology. Revered as the god of thunder, strength, and fertility, Thor is a quintessential symbol of might and heroism.
Thor | Norse god, Thunder, Hammer | Britannica
WEBSep 16, 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. His figure was generally secondary to that of the god Odin, who in some traditions.
Thor - Norse Mythology for Smart People
WEBThor, the brawny thunder god, is the archetype of a loyal and honorable warrior, the ideal toward which the average human warrior aspired. He’s the indefatigable defender of the Aesir gods and their fortress, Asgard, from the encroachments of the giants, who are usually (although far from invariably) the enemies of the gods.
Thor – Mythopedia
WEBDec 8, 2022 · Thor was the fiercest of Norse deities, god of thunder and lightning and always raring for a fight. Wielding his powerful hammer Mjölnir, he defeated many monsters and jötnar in service of the Aesir.
Norse God of Thunder, Lightning and Strength - Mythology.net
WEBJan 3, 2017 · Thor is a Norse god associated with the protection of mankind. He is well-recognized for his hammer which he used to control the lightning, thunder, and storms. He was incredibly strong and feared by many, even though he was interested in preserving the health and happiness of mankind.
⚡ Zeus :: Greek God of the Sky and Thunder, King of the Gods
WEBZeus is the Olympian god of the sky and the thunder, the king of all other gods and men, and, consequently, the chief figure in Greek mythology. The son of Cronus and Rhea, he is probably most famous for his infidelity to his sister and wife, Hera.
Thor: The Norse God of Thunder, Lightning and Strength - Greek Mythology
WEBThor is best known for his mighty hammer, Mjolnir, which he uses to control the weather, especially thunder, lightning and storms. He also has a belt of strength, Megingjord, which doubles his power, and a pair of iron gloves, Jarngreipr, which help him wield his hammer.