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Asathor
(Scand.)
The same as Thor. The god of storms and thunder, a hero who receives Miölnir, the “storm‐ hammer”, from its fabricators, the dwarfs. With it he conquer Alwin in a “battle of words” breaks the head of the giant Hrungir, chastises Loki for his magic; destroys the whole race of giants in Thrymheim; and, as a good and benevolent god, sets up therewith land‐marks, sanctifies marriage bonds, blesses law and order, and produces every good and terrific feat with its help. A god in the Eddas, who is almost as great as Odin. (See “Miölnir” and “Thor’s Hammer”.) (TG).
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Shortly: The same as Thor. The god of storms and thunder, a hero who receives Miölnir, the “storm‐ hammer”, f...