Facts about Thor, Norse God of Thunder

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   Mjölnir, Thor's legendary hammer, was said to always return to his hand after being thrown, making it an unstoppable weapon.

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   Among Thor's greatest enemies in Norse mythology is the Midgard Serpent Jörmungandr, a giant snake said to encircle the entire world.

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   Associated with strength and storms, Thor travels across the sky in a chariot pulled by two goats named Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjóstr.

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   Red hair is a defining characteristic of Thor in Norse mythology, distinguishing him from his father Odin.

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   Wednesday (Woden's day aside) Thursday takes its English name from Thor, derived from the Old Norse Þórsdagr meaning Thor's day.

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   In Norse mythology, Thor is the son of Odin and wields a hammer called Mjölnir, which dwarves Brokkr and Sindri forged.

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