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       Norse Pantheon - Thor
   DIR By: Jaguar Spirit
       Date: March 4, 2019, 9:23 am
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       Pathworking with Thor
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       Re: Norse Pantheon - Thor
   DIR By: Akashiel
       Date: March 5, 2019, 8:51 am
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       Thor, the defender of mankind. God of Thunder, Lightning,
       Strength, and Fertility. Also has a link to the harvest. He is
       depicted in the sagas as
       a strong warrior, having red hair and beard and fierce eyes.
       Son of Odin and Jord, Husband to Sif and strongest of the Aesir.
       (in the sense of being able to lift stuff and wreck shit)
       Wields Mjölnir, a fairly ridiculous war hammer that was
       originally meant to be two handed before Loki's shenanigans, but
       Thor decided that "Nah, this is fine mate" after he tried it
       out. Granted he needs Megingjord (strength increasing belt)And
       Jarngreipr (some presumably enchanted iron gauntlets) to wield
       it  effectively as he does. Most Asatru folks wear a miniature
       version of it on their necks. I wear a bronze ring concencrated
       as a magical brass knuckles most of the time.
       He's generally good natured but can be quick to anger if
       provoked. You can approach him as you would a friend or perhaps
       an uncle, no ass kissing required, just don't be a dick. He
       might not grant your request but neither will he be angry at you
       for making it (unless you ask for something against his nature.
       Protection from enemies is reasonable, bashing your mother in
       law with Mjölnir is not) I have not worked with him that often
       to be honest.
       Traditionally in their heyday Norse gods were given blood
       sacrifices, goats, cows, dogs, cats and even human sacrifice
       was, if not common,
       not rare either. These days while animal sacrifice is still
       practiced by some, it is far more common to give alcoholic
       drinks or food as
       offerings. Thor seems to have a liking towards mead, but that
       could just be because that's what everyone assumes he likes, so
       he figured, better get used to it.
       My grandfather was of the opinion that Thor is the same deity as
       Ukko, The Finnish high god, who also rules over storms and has a
       near identical hammer as his symbol, with the name Perkele being
       used for his more wrathful aspect. This deity was his patron so
       I am somewhat inclined to believe him. The feel of the energies
       are quite similar if not actually the same, in my experience.
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       Re: Norse Pantheon - Thor
   DIR By: Jaguar Spirit
       Date: March 5, 2019, 9:14 am
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       Thank you! That was good information! Especially about Ukko.
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