Mjölnir (UK: / ˈmjɒlnɪər / MYOL-neer, US: / ˈmjɔːlnɪər / MYAWL-neer; [1] from Old Norse Mjǫllnir [ˈmjɔlːnir]) is the hammer of the thunder god Thor in Norse mythology, used both as a devastating weapon and as a divine instrument to provide blessings.

2025年1月18日 · Mjollnir, in Norse mythology, the hammer of the thunder god, Thor, and the symbol of his power. Forged by dwarfs, the hammer never failed Thor; he used it as a weapon to crash down on the heads of giants and as an instrument to hallow people and things.

2020年12月8日 · Thor had one of the most iconic and impressive thunder weapons in recorded mythology. He wielded a powerful hammer called Mjölnir. Many linguists believe that Mjölnir’s name was derived from the word for a grindstone, perhaps to invoke the sound of thunder.

2017年1月31日 · Mjölnir (pronounced Miol-neer) is the name of Thor’s hammer in Nordic mythology. The hammer gave Thor his extensive power and was said to be forged by a dwarf. Due to the weapon’s short handle, Thor could only wield it with one hand and had to wear magical iron gloves in order to grip the shaft.

2024年4月11日 · Mjölnir (Old Norse Mjǫllnir) is Thor’s hammer, and the foremost weapon of the gods. Created by dwarves, it holds extraordinary powers

A drawing of a Viking Age hammer pendant discovered in Öland, Sweden. Of all of the symbols in Norse mythology, Thor’s Hammer (Old Norse Mjöllnir, pronounced roughly “MIOL-neer”) is one of the most historically important, and is probably the best known today.

2017年10月23日 · The name, ‘Mjolnir’ is commonly accepted to mean ‘Lightning’ in the capacity as the hammer of the God of Thunder but the root word is more similar to the words ‘grind’ or ‘crush’. Here, we delve into both the original myths that entranced the Norse people over centuries, and their modern counterparts created by storytellers ...

During the Viking Age, Mjölnir, also known as Thor's hammer, was typically worn as a pendant – a charm symbolizing Thor's protection. A noteworthy artifact, the Kvinneby amulet discovered in Sweden, openly summons Thor and his hammer for aid and blessings.

Mjölnir, pronounced as ‘MYOL-neer,’ is an Old Norse word loosely translated to ‘crusher’ or ‘grinder.’. This traditional name of Thor’s hammer reflects its destructive capabilities as well as Thor’s role as a protector of the gods and humanity against the forces of chaos.

Mjolnir is the name of Thor’s main weapon, his hammer. The earliest written mention of Mjolnir in Norse Mythology comes from a poem enscribed on the Kvinneby amulet from the early 11th century, where it is invoked as a protection symbol.