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Norse Mythology And Thor's Lack Of Gods

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Starting off, concurring to what is recorded of Norse Mythology; Thor, is the son of Odin, and the supposed god of thunder. Whilst, thought with the power of wind and lightning; he is considered the strongest within Asgard his home; Thor however, is also the least intellectual amongst them as well. Though, that probably just made his brother Loki’s day; as Thor’s lack of brains made it much easier to trick him; as Loki is the alleged god of pranks after all. Coalescing, Thor’s deficiency of brilliance, amidst his terse strop, as well as the giants of which he fought teasing him and begging for a fight; is the mythological explanation behind the natural wonder that is dubbed a thunderstorm. Furthermore, with the mythological story of

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