Did any giants fight with Thor?

Thor hurled his hammer at the giant, and the giant slung his whetstone at the god. The stone burst against Thor's forehead and shattered into pieces, and this is the origin of all flint on earth. Thor's hammer also struck Hrungnir's head, but this time it was the giant's head that was shattered.
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Who fought alongside Thor?

The Warriors Three face most of the major adversaries to Asgard alongside Thor—including Surtur, the fire demon, the Ennead death god Seth, and Loki, who sets eternal mischief onto their shared home.
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Did Norse gods fight giants?

In Viking lore, the giants were the enemies of the gods. Though numerous movies and pop culture themes have made this divine enmity well-known, the giants themselves are widely misunderstood by many modern Viking enthusiasts.
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Did Thor have a giant friend?

The bonds [gods] caused this, the ladies of the fray [valkyries] wished it. The rock-gentleman [giant] did not have to wait long after that for a swift blow from the tough multitude-smashing friend [Thor] of hammer-face-troll [Miollnir].
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Who helped Thor beat giants?

One day Thor goes to Odin and declares his intention to do battle with the Giants in their icy home called Jotunheim. Odin is delighted...and volunteers Loki to accompany Thor on the journey.
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Thor's Fight with the Giants



Is Thor stronger than Zeus mythology?

In a Zeus vs Thor scenario, Zeus would probably end up the victor, but the same goes for his son, Hercules. Technically speaking, he's only a demigod, but, if any biceps could outsize Thor's, then it is the Herculators.
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Did Thor had a child with a giant?

Thor's wife was Sif, a golden-haired fertility goddess, with whom he had a daughter, Thrudr (Strength). He was also the father of two sons, Modi (Courage) and Magni (Strength), by Jarnsaxa, a giantess, and stepfather of Sif's son Ull.
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Can Thor lift a cat?

Thor, who was the strongest of the gods, grabbed the cat by the middle and tried to lift him. The cat didn't budge. So Thor tried as hard as he could, and managed to lift the cat a few inches from the floor.
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Who touched Thor's forehead?

In Norse mythology (a subset of Germanic mythology), Elli (Old Norse: [ˈelːe], "old age") is a personification of old age who, in the Prose Edda book Gylfaginning, defeats Thor in a wrestling match.
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Who is the strongest giant in Norse?

Thor. Speaking of the god of thunder, Thor is one of the most well-known Norse gods, which is largely due to the popularity of his character in the Marvel movies. In addition to being the most popular, he is also the most powerful.
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Is Odin half-giant?

Odin is the grandson of Buri the first Aesir, and he is the son of the half-God, half-giant Bestla, and Borr. Odin has two brothers, Vili and Ve, together with his brothers Odin created the world in Norse mythology.
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Was Tyr a giant?

The fact that Kratos and Atreus seek Tyr out in an attempt to stop Ragnarok could also indicate the final battle will play out differently than tradition dictates; notably, some Norse tales refer to Tyr as the son of a giant instead of Odin, and game director Eric Williams referred to Tyr as a "giant" in PlayStation's ...
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Is Kratos stronger than Thor?

Thor can possibly hold strength capable of rivalling Kratos' as he came alone to challenge him and his son in their house. Mimir said it is unknown who would win if Kratos and Thor clashed. Superhuman Durability: As the strongest of the Aesir Gods, Thor must have tremendous superhuman durability.
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Who kills Thor in Ragnarök?

Who kills Thor at Ragnarok? Thor will fight the Midgard Serpent and kill it, but he will die of the poisonous wounds left behind by the Midgard Serpent. Freyr will be killed by the fire giant named Surtr. Finally, Surtr will set all the nine worlds on fire and everything sinks into the boiling sea.
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Who is stronger Baldur or Thor?

Kratos dominated Baldur in their last encounter and he didn't seem tired or harmed at all. The Big Papa was back in his shape. Most of people are saying that Baldur is nowhere near Thor in terms of strength. [very possible, but it is still debateble, because Baldur was fighting barehanded all the time].
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Who made Thor drink the ocean?

Loki lost the eating contest to fire (v. 14). The drinking horn had its end out in the sea and Thor's drinking from it has resulted in the tides (v. 15-16).
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How did the Giants Test Thor?

The Giant-King smiled wryly, and with a snap of his enormous fingers, barked an order to a servant, “Fetch one of our usual drinking horns for our guest”. Scurrying out the servant returned quickly with a large vessel filled to the brim with mead, placing it before Thor. The god regarded the horn, almost scornfully.
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What is the name of Thor's drinking horn?

Thor's Hammer Drinking Horn, Large– Grimfrost.
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Who killed Thor in mythology?

One of Odin's sons, Vidar, joined the battle, and avenged his father by slitting Fenrir's throat. Thor came on as well, killing a gigantic snake with his hammer, the Mjolnir, but was ultimately killed by the snake's venom.
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Who is Thor wife?

Definition. Sif is a fertility goddess in Norse mythology, wife of the thunder god Thor, best known for the story in which the trickster god Loki cuts her hair as a prank and is forced to replace it with a magical headpiece, leading to the creation of several other well-known enchanted items including Thor's hammer.
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Who survived Ragnarök?

In Norse mythology, Lif and Lifthrasir (also spelled Life and Leifthrasir) were two people designated to be the sole human survivors after Ragnarok, the battle at the end of the world. In the battle of Ragnarok, all the gods were doomed to be destroyed, but the forces of evil would also be killed.
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Is Hercules stronger than Thor?

In the comics, Hercules is a full God. Hercules has more physical strength than Thor. thor is a god hercules is a demi-god therefor thor would always be the winner.
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Which Avenger can defeat Thor?

Cap is one of the few mortals able to not only lift Mjolnir but wield its full power, making him someone who can beat Thor. Assuming the reason for their battle is because Thor is possessed or tricked, Cap would be able to use Mjolnir against him.
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Can Odin beat Zeus?

Odin wipes the floor with Thor every time they fight. So the fact that Thor was able to hold his own against Zeus speaks volumes, and I think is good enough evidence to say that between Odin and Zeus, Odin is more powerful than Zeus, perhaps even more than just "Slightly more powerful." Thanks for the question, Aaron!
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