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Difference between Thor in Norse Mythology and Movies

An illustration of Thor’s battle against the giants, by Mårten Eskil Winge

Our favorite Marvel hero, Thor, is a character derived from Norse mythology’s god of lightning and thunder. He was the son of Jörõ and Odin. However, Norse mythology is quite a complex and intertwined belief system, and Marvel didn’t keep the character of Thor just like it was described in the mythology. … Read more

Things to Know about Sigurd’s Gram Sword from Norse Mythology

What is the Gram Sword? In Norse Mythology, the Gram sword is wielded by Sigurd, the legendary hero of Germanic Mythology. It is a sword used to kill a dragon called Fafnir. On the other hand, the sword was also seen in other legends likethe Thidrekssaga, where Hildebrand wielded the sword. Depending … Read more