Thor

Norse storm god

Thor is the Norse god of thunder, storms, and strength, wielding the hammer Mjolnir.

In mythology, he protects humanity and the gods from giants and chaos.

Modern audiences know Thor primarily through Marvel comics and films, where he appears as a superhero: Did you see the new Thor movie?

The name occasionally serves as a masculine given name.

Norse

Vikings

Medieval Scandinavian seafarers

mead hall · berserker · longship · Ragnarok · Bifrost · Jotunheim · Midgard · Asgard · Valhalla · Ginnungagap

Marvel

Avengers

Those seeking retribution

Chris Hemsworth · Asgardians · Valkyrie · Taika Waititi · Stan Lee · Iron Man · Captain America · Hulk · Thanos · Infinity Stones

deity

Odin

Chief Norse deity

Tyr · Freyja · Sif · Mjolnir · sky god · protector · fertility · consecration

thunder

storm

Severe atmospheric disturbance

thunderstorm · bolt · strike · rumble · roar · peal · crack · boom · tempest · sky

strength

power

Energy transfer rate

  • mightGreat physical strength
  • forceStrength or compulsion
  • brawnMuscular power, bodily might

vigor · fortitude · warrior · battle · giant-killer · protector · defender · champion · invincible · heroic

polytheism

Zeus

Greek sky god

worship · offerings

Categories
Opposites
mythological pantheon

ThorZeus

Greek sky god

Jupiter · Indra · Set

divine role/domain

ThorFreya

Norse love goddess

Odin · Baldur

mythological alignment

ThorLoki

Norse god of deception

Fenrir · Odin · Hermes · Anansi · Coyote

Phrases
Family

thunder, Thursday, thundergod

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G