protoindoeuropean war of the gods mythology

Thor was appealed to for protection on numerous objects found from various Germanic tribes. These powerful animals had a very convenient magical property: they could be killed and eaten at any time, and as long as their bones were undamaged and returned into their skins, they would regenerate overnight and the following day would be alive, just like new. Thor had a chariot to travel across the sky, which was drawn by two giant goats: Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjóstr. The same sources list Thor as the son of the god Odin and the personified earth, Fjörgyn, and by way of Odin, Thor has numerous brothers.

With Sif, Thor fathered the goddess (and possible valkyrie) Thrud with Járnsaxa, he fathered Magni with a mother whose name is not recorded, he fathered Modi, and he is the stepfather of the god Ullr. Like many deities, Thor had many children and was no stranger to fornicating with other beings. There were also some other less destructive aspects of Thor. He also had iron gloves and a belt named Megingjard that doubled Thor’s strength once buckled on. In order to perform his duties, Thor uses his hammer, which was built by the dwarves, to slay his enemies swiftly and with precise ruthlessness. Thor was very talented at slaying the Jotuns many of his stories revolve around violent episodes between him and his enemies. Thor's exploits, including his relentless slaughter of his foes and fierce battles with the monstrous serpent, Jormungandr, and their foretold mutual deaths during the events of Ragnarök are recorded throughout sources for Norse mythology. Due to his lust for battle and incredible prowess, Thor is often portrayed as a war god and also an agricultural god due to his status as a weather deity that aids in the growth of crops.

Protoindoeuropean war of the gods mythology