Norse Mythology

Thor and the Giants

Thor's encounters with giants reveal Norse mythology's love of strength, humor, contests, and cosmic danger.

Thunder Against the Giants

Thor is the defender of gods and humans, and many Norse mythology stories place him against giants. These giants are not always simple monsters. They are rivals, tricksters, hosts, enemies, and forces of wild nature.

Thor usually brings strength. Loki often brings trouble or cleverness. Together, their journeys can be funny, dangerous, and strange.

More Than Muscle

Thor’s stories often test whether raw power is enough. Sometimes he wins through force. Sometimes he is fooled. Sometimes the contest reveals that the world is larger and stranger than even a god can understand.