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(From Wikipedia) "The game is based on Norse mythology, where the war between the gods has sparked further conflict in the mortal realm of Midgard, where Freya's champion Skarin must lead Viking forces against that of the Goddess Hel."

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Goðafoss is a prominent landmark in Iceland, and also an important site in the Viking Age history of Iceland, most well-known as the place where Lawspeaker Þorgeir Ljósvetningagoði, responsible for the decision to adopt Christianity at the…

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A mini steam engine train named Thor at Moors Valley Park, Dorset.

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(From Wikipedia) "a science-fictional futuristic retelling of Norse mythology that portrays the Æsir, the Norse gods, as cybernetically enhanced humans, tasked with protecting mankind from the onslaught of Loki's army of machines."

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Brewery in Denmark named Thor from 1873. This image was photographed on a beer crate.

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A boat named Thor spotted on the River Ouse, York, during a Dinner Cruise.

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The Eyrarland Statue is a small bronze seated figure, which is widely understood to represent Thor with his hammer. It was found at Eyrarland near Akureyri and dates from the year 1000. It is housed in the National Museum of Iceland (Þjóðminjasafn…

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Children's show at the Cork Puppet Festival 2016 on the theme of Viking Gods. Púca Puppets is based in Dublin.

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A statue standing outside the Norwegian Church in Heimaey, Westman Islands. The statue was erected in 1999 and is named Hús Guðanna, 'House of the Gods', the plural suggesting a reference to the Norse gods.

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The Eyrarland Statue is a small bronze seated figure, which is widely understood to represent Thor with his hammer. The original was found at Eyrarland near Akureyri and dates from the year 1000. It is housed in the National Museum of Iceland. These…

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Modern representations of the high seat pillars or idols of the Norse gods cast into Goðafoss waterfall by Lawspeaker Þorgeir Ljósvetningagoði following the conversion of Iceland. These statues seemingly represent Thor and Iðunn, and are located…

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A poster the days of the week with roots in the names of Norse gods, on display in an exhibition on legacy at Kongernes Jelling (Royal Jelling) Experience Centre.See theirwebsitefor more information.

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A poster with some of the modern Danish names with roots in the names of Norse gods and goddesses, on display in an exhibition on legacy at Kongernes Jelling (Royal Jelling) Experience Centre.See theirwebsitefor more information.

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Description from http://www.sunfilm.is/playing-cards-nordic-gods.html

"Playing cards depicting the Norse pagan gods and characters from the myths as interpreted by Icelandic artist Nína Björk Bjarkadóttir. An explanatory booklet is included in…

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Tjängvide image stone (G 110) from near Ljugarn, Gotland and housed in the Historiska museet in Stockholm, Sweden. It includes a runic memorial inscription as well as a series of images including the widely reproduced depiction of a figure on an…

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Goðafoss ('Waterfall of the Gods') is a prominent landmark in Iceland, and also an important site in the Viking Age history of Iceland, most well-known as the place where Lawspeaker Þorgeir Ljósvetningagoði, responsible for the…

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A tug / pilot vessel used to guide large ships in and out of Reykjavik harbour - named after Thor's son Magni, gifted with prodigious strength.

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A photograph of the logo of motocross riding gear company 'Thor', seen in a shop in Dubin. For the company, see their website http://www.thormx.com

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Goðafoss ('Waterfall of the Gods') is a prominent landmark in Iceland, and also an important site in the Viking Age history of Iceland, most well-known as the place where Lawspeaker Þorgeir Ljósvetningagoði, responsible for the decision to adopt…

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A short cartoon about how Odin created the world. Not entirely accurate but introduces some basic concepts. This video is part of a series by KeltieCochrane about Norse mythology.
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