Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Thor is a very well-known god due not only to being featured in movies, but in the English days of the week. Yet despite this notoriety there has been perhaps less focus on understanding him and his function in the ancient Germanic religion. This documentary attempts to answer some of the questions surrounding Thor and help to better understand the power and meaning he holds in everyday life as well as unlocking some of the mysteries of his myths.
Chapters
00:00 - The Beginnings
01:30 - The Names of Thor
02:55 - The Hammer of Thor
09:56 - Historical Worship & Powers
15:54 - Thor, Saint Olaf and the Rosette
21:00 - Thor vs Odin
23:57 - Sacrifice to Thor
25:55 - Origins of Thor
28:38 - The hidden myth concerning Thor
32:31 - The home and family of Thor
40:30 - Thor and the sun
43:30 - Thor's guise
46:05 - Thor and goats
47:20 - Thor, Loki and UtgardLoki
52:53 - Thor contests the waters and his fate
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Some art by
Ire (Images of Lug and the world tree abode) patreon.com/ireethereal
Diana Konkina (Thor fishing for Jormundgandr)
Zennith & Aurelia (Thor battling Hrungnir)
Some music
The One Who Is Torn Apart, Yasunori Mitsuda, Xenogears Soundtrack
Omen, Yasnori Mitsuda, Xenogrears Soundtrack
Thor is a very well-known god due not only to being featured in movies, but in the English days of the week. Yet despite this notoriety there has been perhaps less focus on understanding him and his function in the ancient Germanic religion. This documentary attempts to answer some of the questions surrounding Thor and help to better understand the power and meaning he holds in everyday life as well as unlocking some of the mysteries of his myths.
Chapters
00:00 - The Beginnings
01:30 - The Names of Thor
02:55 - The Hammer of Thor
09:56 - Historical Worship & Powers
15:54 - Thor, Saint Olaf and the Rosette
21:00 - Thor vs Odin
23:57 - Sacrifice to Thor
25:55 - Origins of Thor
28:38 - The hidden myth concerning Thor
32:31 - The home and family of Thor
40:30 - Thor and the sun
43:30 - Thor's guise
46:05 - Thor and goats
47:20 - Thor, Loki and UtgardLoki
52:53 - Thor contests the waters and his fate
To support the channel and get extra content, discussion, requests, etc.
patreon.com/fortressoflugh
You can also send me a SUPER STICKER through the button bellow the YouTube video
OR
Paypal donations (Greatly appreciated)
paypal.me/FortressofLug?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_US
Some art by
Ire (Images of Lug and the world tree abode) patreon.com/ireethereal
Diana Konkina (Thor fishing for Jormundgandr)
Zennith & Aurelia (Thor battling Hrungnir)
Some music
The One Who Is Torn Apart, Yasunori Mitsuda, Xenogears Soundtrack
Omen, Yasnori Mitsuda, Xenogrears Soundtrack
