THOR
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈθɔɹ// thor
n. the god of thunder in old stories from Northern Europe. He is famous for carrying a powerful hammer and protecting people.
n. the hammer-wielding deity of thunder, lightning, and storms in Germanic and Norse mythology. Often depicted as a protector of humanity, he is a central figure in the Eddas and modern popular culture adaptations.
Thor uses his hammer to create thunder in the sky.
In ancient Norse myths, Thor travels in a chariot pulled by two goats across the heavens.
The cultural endurance of Thor as a symbol of strength reflects a historical fascination with the personification of natural forces through the lens of heroic warrior archetypes.
Usage
When referring to the specific deity, it is treated as a proper noun and capitalized.