Thor's hammer (Mjolnir) Back to Last Page     Full Glossary

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Definition: A stylized representation of the legendary weapon of the Norse God Thor. "Mjolnir" means "lightning."

The Thor's hammer is often used as an emblem of recognition for members of the Asatru faith.

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A description of the history, beliefs and misconceptions, symbols and traditions of Asatru believers, as well as links to relevant websites. I will also include an abbreviated calendar of holidays, a list of deities, and links to appropriate web content and recommended further reading.

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