# THOR

/ˈθɔɹ/ (US)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/thor
Updated: 2026-08-08

## Senses

### 1. Norse god

noun · CEFR B2

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

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

- In the old stories, Thor used his hammer to protect the world from giants.
- Modern depictions of Thor in popular media often draw heavily from the original Norse myths regarding his strength and his magical hammer, Mjölnir.

## 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.

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