5 Questions
What did Thrym do with Thor's hammer?
He buried it six miles underground.
Why did Thrym steal Thor's hammer?
To use it as leverage to marry Freya.
How did Thrym plan to get Freya to agree to marry him?
By holding Thor's hammer hostage.
What was Loki's reaction when Thrym admitted to stealing the hammer?
He was surprised by Thrym's honesty.
Why did Thrym insist that Freya must agree to marry him before returning the hammer?
To humiliate Thor and the other gods.
Study Notes
Thor's Hammer Mjöllnir
- Mjöllnir is a magical hammer crafted by the dwarves in their underground workshop.
- It is a powerful weapon that can sail through the air, strike its target, and return to Thor's hand like a boomerang.
- Accompanied by a flash of lightning and a boom of thunder, Mjöllnir is a symbol of Thor's power.
The Theft of Mjöllnir
- Thor woke up one morning to find that Mjöllnir was missing.
- He immediately accused Loki of stealing his hammer, but Loki denied the accusation.
- Despite Loki's denial, Thor was initially convinced that Loki was the thief.
Investigation and Truth
- Thor eventually realized that Loki might be telling the truth, as Loki occasionally did.
- Odin sent his two ravens to search for the truth, and they reported that Thrym, the giant, was the actual thief.
- Thor's initial accusation of Loki was wrongful, and the true culprit was revealed to be Thrym.
Read about Thor's magical weapon, Mjöllnir, and its significance in Chapter 3 of the book. Follow the story of how Thor's hammer, crafted by dwarves, was stolen and the consequences that followed.
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