Thor

Thor is a well-known figure in Norse mythology, as the red-haired God of Thunder. He was son to Odin, but was not as unstable as his father. Though Thor could be impulsive, he was fearless, reliable and honest in battle. He was sometimes described as being a little slow-witted as well. Thor was married to the corn Goddess, Sif. In our modern calendar, Thursday is named for Thor. His Germanic name was Donner or Donnar.

His war-hammer was Mjolnir (Destroyer) and belt was Megingjardar (Strength Increasing). In typical Norse style, he traveled in a bronze chariot pulled by two large goats. He rides through the sky, creating thunder with Mjolnir. In battle, Thor's hammer would always return to him after it was thrown. No enemy could stand against it. The hammer was so great, that it was the central symbol for the Norse beliefs (today known as Asatru).

As with all the Gods, Thor has his own hall in Asgard called Bilskirnir. This was where the souls of slaves went after death. Thor was the patron God of the common peasants and servants because he would welcome them after death.

At Ragnarok (the end of the world), Thor will be the one to fight the Midgard serpent and slay it. He will also die in that battle, but his sons Magni (Strength) and Modi (Courage) will inherit his role and Mjolnir.