![]() The last noticeable difference, that we bring up here, is Thor’s main asset, Mjölnir. In the myths, Thor had blood-red eyes, red hair and a wild red beard. Marvel’s Thor has piercing blue eyes and flowing blonde, L’oreal-smooth hair, while this depiction of the Norse God might have become a fan-favorite, it’s not source-accurate. However, in Mythology, Thor doesn’t have the ability to fly he rather uses a chariot drawn by two goats (Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjóstr), to soar through the skies.Īnother major difference between the two Thors is their looks. MCU Thor seems to have the ability to fly, with the help of Mjölner. One of the biggest differences between MCU Thor and the Mythology Thor is his means of transportation. As we have based our jewellery brand on Norse Mythology, we also want to share some of the differences between the MCU produced Thor movies, and Thor Odinson of the old Norse Mythology, for educational and entertainment purposes. There’s a flip side to that coin however, Norse Mythology has been attracting newer fans recently thanks to the three Marvel Thor movies. However, the differences between the MCU’s Norse Mythology and the “Religious Mythology” the Vikings shared were vast, with the only two similarities being Mjolnir (even though it looked and operated differently), and Odin being Thor’s father. When the MCU first announced they were releasing a Thor movie in 2008, Norse Mythology fans were eager to see their favorite Norse God in action on the big screen. This is a quote by Odin from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movie “Thor”. I, Odin Allfather, cast you out!” – Odin (Thor, 2011). In the crime considered his worst of all, Loki gave a spear to Baldr’s blind brother, Höðr, which he inadvertently used to kill his brother.Īs punishment, Loki was forced to lay bound under a serpent that dripped venom on him.“I take from you your power, by my father, and his father before. But this all ended with the role he played in the death of Baldr, the son of Odin and Frigg. In one text, Hel is described as having being given the job by Odin himself.ĭespite his bad reputation, Loki was sometimes described as assisting his fellow gods, depending on the Norse source. He is also known for fathering Hel, the being who presided over the realm of the same name. Loki was a god but a bad one, known for the many crimes he committed against his peers - among them, having wheedled his way into becoming Odin’s blood brother.Ī shape-shifter, Loki fathered and mothered many different creatures and animals while in different forms, including Odin’s steed, Sleipnir. Loki, the god of mischief, trying to convince Idun that a crabapple tree’s fruit is better than her golden apples. He was also known for being accompanied by animal companions and familiars, most famously a flying eight-legged horse named Sleipnir which he rode into the underworld (known in Norse mythology as “Hel”). Like his son, Odin also had a named weapon in this case a spear called Gungnir. Married to the goddess Frigg, he was also depicted as being long-bearded and one-eyed, having given away one of his eyes in exchange for wisdom. Odin, associated with everything from wisdom, healing and death to poetry, sorcery and frenzy, was portrayed as a shaman-like figure or wanderer who wore a cloak and hat. Not only did he father Thor, but he was considered the father of all the Norse gods, giving him the name “Allfather”. ![]() Image Credit: Morphart Creation / Īlthough Odin may not have been quite as popular as his son with the Vikings, he was still widely revered and arguably more important. Odin, vintage engraved drawing illustration. What is surprising, however, is the fact that he was also associated with hallowing and fertility - concepts that seem at odds with some of the other parts of his reputation. It is perhaps unsurprising then that he was associated with thunder, lightning, oak trees, the protection of mankind and strength in general. Generally described as sporting a red beard and red hair, Thor was also portrayed as being fierce-eyed. ![]() And Thor himself was known by at least another 14 names. He also possessed a magical belt, iron gloves and a staff, all - as was the Norse tradition - with names of their own. Thor’s hammer, named Mjölnir, was not his only weapon. In Thor’s case, he also had a lover who was a jötunn, named Járnsaxa. These foes were jötnar, ambiguous beings who in Norse mythology may be friends, enemies or even relatives of the gods. The son of Odin and husband to the golden-haired goddess Sif, Thor was famous for relentlessly pursuing his foes. Image Credit: Lorenz Frølich, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Image credit: Lorenz Frølich, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Thor wades through a river while the Æsir ride across the bridge Bifröst, by Frølich (1895).
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