Thor Bust

Cold Cast Resin.

Thor – Norse God of Thunder, Protection, and Strength

CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE:

• Thor is the Norse god of thunder, storms, strength, and protection. Son of Odin and Jord (the Earth), he is one of the most beloved gods in the Norse pantheon and a defender of both gods and humanity.

• Wielding his mighty hammer Mjölnir, Thor safeguards the cosmos from chaos and the forces of destruction—especially the giants. He rides across the sky in a chariot pulled by two goats, symbolizing raw power and vitality.

• In modern paganism and Heathenry, Thor is honored as a guardian spirit, bringer of courage, and patron of workers, warriors, and those who protect others.

FAVORITE OFFERINGS:

Crystals:

• Red Jasper – physical strength, endurance, and grounding

• Carnelian – courage, life force, and action

• Hematite – protection and solidity in battle or hardship

Herbs:

• Oak – sacred to Thor, symbol of strength and steadfastness

• Nettle – protective, energizing, and linked to vitality

• Garlic – warding off harm and empowering the body

Oils:

• Cedarwood – grounding, protection, and rugged strength

• Clove – fire, defense, and bold determination

• Pine – invigorating and connected to the Northern wilds

Colors:

• Red – passion, vitality, and martial strength

• Steel Gray – power, storm energy, and resolve

• Brown – earthiness and loyalty

Rituals:

• Hammer rites to bless and protect people, homes, or sacred spaces

• Lighting candles and invoking Thor during storms or when seeking courage

• Chanting or drumming to summon strength and raise protective energy

• Physical acts (lifting, working, defending others) done with mindful devotion

MODERN WORSHIP PRACTICES:

• Create an altar with a Mjölnir (Thor’s hammer), iron tools, goats, or images of lightning

• Offer beer, meat, garlic, or hearty bread as tokens of strength and gratitude

• Call on Thor for courage in the face of adversity, protection of home and loved ones, or when defending justice

• Honor him on Thursday (Thor’s Day), especially during thunderstorms or seasonal rites

• Use affirmations such as: “I stand in my strength. I fear no storm. I protect what is sacred.”