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The Germanic god Thor (Old Norse: Þórr) is referred to by many names in Old Norse poetry and literature. Some of the names come from the Prose Edda list Nafnaþulur , and are not attested elsewhere, while other names are well attested throughout the sources of Norse mythology.
Ford Prefect is Arthur Dent's friend. He rescued Dent when the Earth is unexpectedly demolished to make way for a hyperspace bypass at the start of the story. Although his heart is in the right place and he is shown to be highly intelligent, resourceful, and even brave, Ford is essentially a dilettante when it comes to causes such as the search for the question to the ultimate answer of "life ...
Here are additional clues for each of the words in today's Mini Crossword. NYT Mini Across Hints 1 Across: Punxsutawney ____, Groundhog Day character — HINT: It starts with the letter "P"
In Norse mythology, Járngreipr (Old Norse: [ˈjɑːrnˌɡrɛipz̠], "iron grippers") or Járnglófar ([ˈjɑːrnˌɡloːvɑz̠], "iron gauntlets" [1]) are the iron gloves of the god Thor. According to the Prose Edda , along with the hammer Mjölnir and the belt Megingjörð , Járngreipr is one of Thor's three crucial possessions.
The line "njótr njarðgjarðar" literally means "he who benefits from the mighty belt", referring to Thor's magical belt/girdle of strength/power, Megingjörð. In Gylfaginning , which is the first part of Snorri Sturluson 's Prose Edda , after Prologue , verse 45 refers to Thor's power-belt.
Thor is a comic book superhero in the Marvel Universe.Since 1962, he and the Jane Foster incarnation of Thor have starred in several ongoing series, as well as many limited series and specials.
Thor's Fight with the Giants (Tors strid med jättarna) by Mårten Eskil Winge (1872).. Thor (from Old Norse: Þórr) is a prominent god in Germanic paganism.In Norse mythology, he is a hammer-wielding god associated with lightning, thunder, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, the protection of humankind, hallowing, and fertility.
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