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Thor - An Illustrated Guide to the Thunder God - cover

Thor - An Illustrated Guide to the Thunder God

L. Dean Lee

Publisher: Red Wheel

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Learn more about Thor, the revered God of Thunder, and explore the wyrd world of Norse mythology with this beautifully illustrated guide as your companion.   This is a culturally informed introduction to Thor, the hammer-wielding, storm-shaking, fiery-haired son of Odin, and one of the most prominent figures in all of Norse mythology and Nordic folklore.  Discover who Thor is, what his origins as a deity are, his personality, and his associations.  Explore the role of mythology in pre-Christian Viking and Norse life, its survival in folklore, and its continued significance in modern times.  Learn more about the Norse cosmos and gain an understanding of the different beings, realms, and gods that inhabit it.  Dive into the captivating stories surrounding Thor as he battles giants, gains his hammer, and performs impossible feats of strength until the grisly events of Ragnarok.  Receive expert guidance from a practicing Norse Heathen on how to interact with and venerate Thor with offerings and altars.    Thor was popular across all social classes in the Viking Age and is associated with fertility, sacred groves and trees, and the protection of humankind. He is often depicted with his hammer, Mjölnir, which he uses to fight giants and perform stunning feats of strength.   Written by practicing Norse Heathen L. Dean Lee and illustrated by The Saxon Storyteller, this guide covers Thor not only in ancient times, but through the ages, sharing how he became an icon in today’s pop culture.
Available since: 09/16/2025.
Print length: 128 pages.

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