Thor - The Defender of Man (Norse Mythology Explained)

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,