History glossary
Thor
a major Norse god associated with thunder, protection, strength, and the hammer Mjolnir.
- Category
- Norse religion
- Region
- Scandinavia
- Date range
- Pre-Christian Norse religion
What it means
Thor was a major god in Norse religion, widely associated with thunder, protection, strength, and his hammer Mjolnir. His popularity is visible in mythology, personal names, place names, and Viking Age amulets.
