Thor - The God of Thunder and the Traces of Time

Thor - The God of Thunder and the Traces of Time

Author: Tim Nilsen

Publisher: anonymous

Published:

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13:

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Thor - The God of Thunder and the Traces of Time: The Myths, Legends and Cultural Influence of the Norse Warrior God from Viking times to the present day Discover the fascinating world of Thor, the mighty god of thunder of Norse mythology, in this comprehensive work. Thor, known for his unwavering courage, his unbridled strength and his legendary hammer Mjölnir, is not only a central figure of the Viking Age, but also a cultural icon that lives on in the modern world. In “Thor - The God of Thunder and the Traces of Time” you will experience: - The myths and legends: Learn all about Thor's epic battles against the giants, his adventures in the nine worlds of Norse mythology and his role as the patron saint of men. - Cultural influence: Discover how Thor has been revered from Viking times to the present day and how his stories live on in art, literature and religion. - Modern pop culture: Experience Thor's rebirth in the modern world, from Marvel's superhero movies to video games like God of War. Learn how Thor became a symbol of strength, courage and justice. - Esotericism and Neopaganism: Delve into modern spiritual practice and discover how Thor is worshipped in the Neopagan movements, and the significance of his hammer Mjölnir as a protective amulet. This book is an essential guide for anyone interested in Norse mythology, the history of the Vikings and the continuing importance of Thor in the modern world. Ideal for readers of myths, legends, cultural history and fans of Thor in pop culture. Immerse yourself in the world of the mighty Thor and learn why his stories and symbols have fascinated people for millennia - and continue to do so today.


Thor

Thor

Author: Jason Aaron

Publisher: Marvel Entertainment

Published: 2013-10-09

Total Pages: 137

ISBN-13: 1302368915

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Collects Thor: God of Thunder #6-11. Somewhere at the end of time, all the gods of the universe are enslaved, working to build a machine that will forever change the face of creation. What is...the Godbomb? And what can Thor, the last free god in all the cosmos, do to stop it? As Gorr's master plan continues to unfold, all hope for divinity is lost as Thor finds himself in chains alongside his fellow gods.


Thor

Thor

Author: Jason Aaron

Publisher: Marvel Entertainment

Published: 2014-03-12

Total Pages: 169

ISBN-13: 1302377442

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Collects Thor: God of Thunder #12-18. It's the bloody return of one of Thor's greatest enemies: Malekith the Accursed! The former lord of the Dark Elves is freed from his otherworldly prison, and the chase is on across the Nine Realms to capture him! As Malekith begins a bloody rampage, Thor finds new allies to aid him: a Dark Elf sorceress! A gun-toting Light Elf! A gargantuan Mountain Giant! A dwarf who loves dynamite! And a particularly surly troll...?! The Wild Hunt has begun! Plus: Thor returns to Midgard - but what does it mean to walk the Earth as a god? Where does Thor go and who does he see when he's not out saving the world with the Avengers? It's the return of Thor's long-time love interest, Dr. Jane Foster!


How Thor Lost His Thunder

How Thor Lost His Thunder

Author: Declan Taggart

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-11-15

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1351674218

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How Thor Lost his Thunder is the first major English-language study of early medieval evidence for the Old Norse god, Thor. In this book, the most common modern representations of Thor are examined, such as images of him wreathed in lightning, and battling against monsters and giants. The origins of these images within Iron Age and early medieval evidence are then uncovered and investigated. In doing so, the common cultural history of Thor’s cult and mythology is explored and some of his lesser known traits are revealed, including a possible connection to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in Iceland. This geographically and chronologically far-reaching study considers the earliest sources in which Thor appears, including in evidence from the Viking colonies of the British Isles and in Scandinavian folklore. Through tracing the changes and variety that has occurred in Old Norse mythology over time, this book provokes a questioning of the fundamental popular and scholarly beliefs about Thor for the first time since the Victorian era, including whether he really was a thunder god and whether worshippers truly believed they would encounter him in the afterlife. Considering evidence from across northern Europe, How Thor Lost his Thunder challenges modern scholarship’s understanding of the god and of the northern pantheon as a whole and is ideal for scholars and students of mythology, and the history and religion of medieval Scandinavia.


Thor: God Of Thunder

Thor: God Of Thunder

Author: Jason Aaron

Publisher:

Published: 2018

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781302377441

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Collects Thor: God of Thunder #12-18. It's the bloody return of one of Thor's greatest enemies: Malekith the Accursed! The former lord of the Dark Elves is freed from his otherworldly prison, and the chase is on across the Nine Realms to capture him! As Malekith begins a bloody rampage, Thor finds new allies to aid him: a Dark Elf sorceress! A gun-toting Light Elf! A gargantuan Mountain Giant! A dwarf who loves dynamite! And a particularly surly troll...?! The Wild Hunt has begun! Plus: Thor returns to Midgard - but what does it mean to walk the Earth as a god? Where does Thor go and who does he see when he's not out saving the world with the Avengers? It's the return of Thor's long-time love interest, Dr. Jane Foster!


Thor

Thor

Author: Graeme Davis

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2013-09-20

Total Pages: 81

ISBN-13: 1782009442

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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. 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.


Thor Speaks!

Thor Speaks!

Author: Vicky Alvear Shecter

Publisher: Astra Publishing House

Published: 2015-09-29

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 1620915995

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One day in the distant future, Thor, the Norse god of thunder, is destined to battle the giant snake that threatens to devour the world. Until then, mortals of Middle Earth look to Thor and his magic hammer for protection from evil. In this third volume of the Secrets of the Ancient Gods series, Thor takes time from his duties to lead readers through the mythological Norse realms, those mysterious worlds that are home to gods, giants, elves, and monsters. He also delves into the age of the Vikings and reveals how they lived and what they believed. Using Thor as her humorous narrator, author Vicky Alvear Shecter provides a well-researched and unconventional nonfiction introduction to Norse mythology. Includes a glossary, bibliography, and index.


Thor, God of Thunder

Thor, God of Thunder

Author: Jason Aaron

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages:

ISBN-13:

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"Thor battles to save Earth, but who can he fight when the planet itself is dying? S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Roz Solomon has a suggestion: the world's most nefarious energy company, Roxxon, and its ruthless new CEO, "the Minotaur!" Has Thor met his match in the form of a multi nati onal super-corporation? Meanwhile, millennia from now, a future Thor faces a very different battle to save what remains of the earth - from Galactus! King Thor and the Goddesses of Thunder are all that stand between Galactus and the planet he's been dying to eat for a very long time. But even if Thor wins, is the Earth sti ll doomed? And in the present, Thor makes a final stand against the Minotaur, Ulik the Troll and Roxxon's forces - but not even a god can save everyone."--Back cover.


Thor Epic Collection

Thor Epic Collection

Author: Stan Lee

Publisher: Marvel Entertainment

Published: 2014-10-08

Total Pages: 480

ISBN-13: 1302397583

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Collects Journey Into Mystery (1952) #83-109 (Thor Epic Collection Vol. 1).