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Word

THOR

Phoneticsthor

/ˈθɔɹ/

Definition

n. a god from ancient Norse stories who uses a hammer to create thunder and protect people.

n. the hammer-wielding Norse deity associated with thunder, lightning, storms, and the protection of mankind.

Examples

“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.”

Examples

simple

“Thor uses his hammer to create thunder in the sky.”

contextual

“In ancient Norse myths, Thor travels in a chariot pulled by two goats across the heavens.”

complex

“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.”

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