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Thor by Graeme Davis

Thor

Viking God of Thunder

Graeme Davis

Osprey · Print & ebook · September 17, 2013

In the stories of the ancient Vikings, Thor is a warrior without equal, who wields his mighty hammer in battles against trolls, giants, and dragons.

Folklore & MythologyScandinavian Historymythology
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Who it’s for
Thor’s myths, historical context, and shifting reputation make a compact route into Norse mythology.
Themes
Norse mythology, Thor as a heroic figure, Thor’s cultural history
Genres
Folklore & Mythology, Scandinavian History

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About this book

In the stories of the ancient Vikings, Thor is a warrior without equal, who wields his mighty hammer in battles against trolls, giants, and dragons. He is the god of storms and thunder, who rides to war in a chariot pulled by goats, and who is fated to fall in battle with the Midgard Serpent during Ragnarok, the end of all things.

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This book collects the greatest myths and legends of the thunder god, while also explaining their historical context and their place in the greater Norse mythology. It also covers the history of Thor as a legendary figure, how he was viewed by different cultures from the Romans to the Nazis, and how he endures today as a popular heroic figure.

Thunder and Afterlives

Thor’s myths, historical context, and shifting reputation make a compact route into Norse mythology.

Come here for

  • Thor’s battles, thunder, and fated clash with the Midgard Serpent
  • Myths set alongside their place in Norse tradition

Expect

  • How Romans and Nazis viewed Thor
  • A look at Thor’s enduring heroic image

Where it sits

Folklore & Mythology89%
Scandinavian History86%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Fairy Tales & Myths
  • Myths & Fables
  • Norse Myths
Authors
Graeme Davis
Publisher
Osprey
Published
September 17, 2013
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Norse mythology · Thor as a heroic figure · Thor’s cultural history
Reading lane
Fairy Tales & Myths