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Uploaded: 07/30/17 1:45 PM GMT
Mjölnir
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In Norse mythology, Mjolnir is the war hammer of Thor, the god of lightning, thunder, wind, rain, and oak trees. Mjolnir is the most feared weapon of the Norse gods. It was believed to be able to knock down giants and entire mountains with only one hit. There are different stories about where the war hammer came from. One theory is that Odin had the weapon made in the heart of a supernova when Thor was born. Other stories say that it fell to Earth like a meteorite. Because of this, many Norse followers believed that lightning strikes were a sign of Mjolnir on Earth. Mjolnir was the symbol of regeneration. It was not just about destruction. When thrown, Thor's Hammer would return to his hand after hitting its target. It is said that Mjolnir was used by Thor to slay Jörmungandr during Ragnarök.

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::questjester
07/31/17 6:50 PM GMT
Nice shot! I like the marbled leaf background.

I love Norse mythology and I have a pendant very similar to the one in your photograph. Although my favorite in Norse mythology has always been Odin's ravens.
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::Nikoneer
08/05/17 5:33 AM GMT
So is that an oak leaf the hammer is sitting on? A nice touch and great post to go with a pleasing image. Directly into my favorites file and my desktop wallpaper folder, thanks.

-Nik
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