In Norse mythology, the god of thunder, lightning, and strength, famous for wielding a magical hammer called Mjölnir.
From Old Norse 'Þórr,' possibly related to Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to turn' or 'to thunder.' The name appears in many Scandinavian place names and surnames like 'Thorpe' and 'Thorsson.'
Thor is fascinating because his name literally means 'thunder' in Old Norse, and thunder gods appear across cultures—from Zeus to Indra—suggesting ancient humans' awe of storms shaped their mythology in surprisingly similar ways.
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